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BJ53 WVE

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

191,679 mi
Last recorded191,679 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 WVE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 191,679 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 191,400 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 189,115 miles

under-trays fitted.

Pass 24 Jan 2018 186,232 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 181,322 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 181,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 181,118 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 170,492 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside slight play in steering arm inner joint

Pass 14 Aug 2014 154,470 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 154,470 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 139,404 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 126,773 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 126,773 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

nearside rear discs damaged surface

Pass 6 Sep 2011 112,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 31 Aug 2010 99,641 miles

Offside rear wheel slightly dragging on rotation

Very slight play in offside rear wheel

Pass 1 Sep 2009 87,188 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 74,377 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 60,750 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 43,366 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 WVE 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 78.9%.

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

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