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BF53 MFE

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

87,908 mi
Last recorded87,908 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 MFE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 87,908 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 87,830 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 87,500 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays Fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2022 83,105 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 82,822 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays / sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2021 78,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 76,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 74,315 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 71,035 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 71,032 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 66,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 59,153 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2015 59,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2014 56,435 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 56,435 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 54,235 miles

TYRE PRESSURES AT FRONT VERY LOW, ADVISE REGULAR CHECKING.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 53,056 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 50,308 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 50,308 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 46,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front disc lightly scored

offside front tyre side wall damaged#### both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Dec 2010 46,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

dsc light illuminated.

nearside front disc lightly scored

offside front tyre side wall damaged#### both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2009 39,675 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre side wall has cut, but not through to canvas or cords,

Fail 17 Dec 2009 39,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre side wall has cut, but not through to canvas or cords,

Pass 4 Dec 2008 35,728 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,315 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 26,804 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 26,801 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

shallow cut in nearside front tyre side wall.

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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BF53 MFE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 80,834 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF53 MFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF53 MFE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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