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BJ53 UTO

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,069 mi
Last recorded94,069 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UTO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 94,069 miles

Front Upper Both front upper suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked/perished in tread area with 3mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked/perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked/perished in tread area with 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 94,068 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Both front upper suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked/perished in tread area with 3mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked/perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked/perished in tread area with 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 92,845 miles

both rear brake discs worn and pitted on inner surfaces

Fail 11 Dec 2024 92,845 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs worn and pitted on inner surfaces

Pass 11 Dec 2023 92,217 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 91,575 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 90,477 miles

both rear lower rose joint dust covers deteriorated

both rear tyres starting to perish and on 3mm tread in centres

nearside and offside rear tie rod joint covers deteriorated

nearside rear rollbar link dust covers deteriorated

various engine oil leaks

Pass 30 Nov 2020 89,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 87,952 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 85,377 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 83,647 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 81,551 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 78,205 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 78,205 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear pads are low

Pass 19 Nov 2014 73,399 miles

front and rear pads are low

Pass 26 Nov 2013 67,680 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 63,625 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 60,581 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 54,747 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Nov 2009 49,830 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 45,001 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 41,075 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 38,711 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 UTO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BJ53 UTO, 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 BJ53 UTO registered?

BJ53 UTO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is BJ53 UTO safe to buy?

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