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BG53 VLH

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,060 mi
Last recorded147,060 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 VLH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 147,060 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 20 Nov 2017 147,060 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 84,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 76,838 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 67,143 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,649 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 54,640 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 52,116 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 52,115 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,189 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 49,156 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear flashers slightly showing white light

Fail 23 Apr 2010 37,214 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,214 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,734 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,498 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,406 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 31,402 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,998 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,777 miles

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

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

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 VLH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

BG53 VLH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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