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BJ53 GXR

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,459 mi
Last recorded126,459 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 GXR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 126,459 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 126,450 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 114,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 109,867 miles

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

under body shields fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2017 109,867 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

under body shields fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 98,057 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)

Pass 7 May 2015

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

Pass 9 May 2014 88,057 miles

offside front track rod end coroded.

water leak

Fail 9 May 2014 88,057 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front track rod end coroded.

water leak

Pass 4 May 2013 87,775 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 81,066 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 81,066 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 70,825 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2011 70,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2010 68,395 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,944 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 54,238 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 42,220 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 42,191 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,100 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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BJ53 GXR is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GXR, 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 GXR is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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