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BG53 LSJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,836 mi
Last recorded118,836 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LSJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 118,836 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 117,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 114,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 112,726 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 109,069 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both of approx.3mm 235/50/ZR18 101W (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2017 104,996 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipes at o/s/r. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 100,320 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 93,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 86,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r lower hub bush worn

Fail 24 Nov 2014 86,935 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r lower hub bush worn

Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,934 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear suspension arm to hubs outer bushes slight wear

o/s/r tyre perished on inside sidewall ,advise replace

Pass 21 Nov 2012 71,911 miles

o/s/r tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Fail 21 Nov 2012 71,911 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 65,285 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 65,251 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 59,612 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 51,495 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 43,538 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 43,538 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,843 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,305 miles

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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BG53 LSJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LSJ, 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 LSJ registered?

BG53 LSJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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