MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Air suspension light came on went off during test
Front and Rear sub-frames corroded
Front tyres 2-3 mm
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front wheel slightly binding.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush worn to excess. (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush worn to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower dust covers split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front wheel slightly binding.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn
offside + nearside rear suspension slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight play in both the rear hub mountings
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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BF53 MWK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 MWK, 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 MWK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 September 2003.
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