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BG53 VLA

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,285 mi
Last recorded121,285 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 121,285 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 121,223 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 109,902 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 97,771 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 84,234 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 84,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 70,212 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 70,212 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,407 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,381 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,326 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,246 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,623 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,525 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 27,627 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 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.

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What year was BG53 VLA registered?

BG53 VLA is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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