MOT Status
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135,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock knuckle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock knuckle bush (lower) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothsides (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe excessively corroded bothsides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded bothsides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear & bothsides front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear & bothsides front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))
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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bothsides inner (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bothsides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre cut in sidewall
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG53 LSE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 BG53 LSE, 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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What year was BG53 LSE registered?
BG53 LSE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 October 2003.
Is BG53 LSE safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG53 LSE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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