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BJ53 AEL

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,221 mi
Last recorded157,221 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 AEL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 157,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Lower ARB link boots split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wipers Smeary

Pass 18 Oct 2017 153,865 miles

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 147,929 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 147,929 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 142,819 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 132,398 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 121,742 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 110,611 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 110,535 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 97,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 97,682 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 91,999 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 85,326 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 85,326 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 76,782 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 76,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 58,824 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 40,090 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 40,090 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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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BJ53 AEL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ53 AEL, 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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BJ53 AEL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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