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BG53 TYO

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

129,526 mi
Last recorded129,526 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 TYO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 129,526 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 128,662 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 126,752 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 124,586 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 121,242 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 119,714 miles

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED

Pass 22 Jan 2020 117,956 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 112,284 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 105,115 miles

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

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

wipers very poor

Pass 20 Jan 2017 90,085 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 90,038 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 72,482 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 65,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing slightly

unable to see front brake pads

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 8 Jan 2014 64,765 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

could not see front pads

could not see rear pads

Pass 4 Jan 2013 62,605 miles

cant see front outer pads

cant see rear pads

Pass 6 Jan 2012 59,989 miles

cant see front outer pads through wheels

cant see rear outer pads through wheels

Pass 13 Jan 2011 56,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,214 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 45,592 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 40,392 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 33,658 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 TYO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 TYO, 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 TYO registered?

BG53 TYO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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