MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking flexi pipe burst (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL 4 ROAD TYRES SPLIT TO CORDS/ BULGED (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f tyre badly perished
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f tyre badly perished
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG53 VLA is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VLA, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BG53 VLA?
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What year was BG53 VLA registered?
BG53 VLA is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 October 2003.
Is BG53 VLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG53 VLA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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