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BJ53 UTV

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,041 mi
Last recorded129,041 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UTV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 129,041 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Oct 2022 126,150 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 126,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 123,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 123,622 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive air conditioning pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 120,047 miles

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

extensive undertrays obscuring components unable to carry out full inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 7 Dec 2017 120,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40x19 (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

extensive undertrays obscuring components unable to carry out full inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 17 Oct 2016 116,356 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 112,176 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 105,087 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 105,077 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 104,305 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 97,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 88,891 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 79,219 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 69,399 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 69,399 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 57,211 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 44,449 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 UTV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue 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 BJ53 UTV, 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 UTV registered?

BJ53 UTV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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