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BJ53 YAK

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,738 mi
Last recorded126,738 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 YAK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 126,738 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 125,494 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2019 124,043 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2019 124,043 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 122,465 miles

plastic under covers preventing full inspection

Fail 22 Nov 2018 122,460 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

plastic under covers preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Jun 2014 122,397 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 122,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 117,959 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 102,949 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 88,019 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 25 Aug 2009 85,082 miles

N/S Headlight aim slightly low

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 19 Aug 2008 83,563 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 47,491 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 21,100 miles

engine under tray fitted

front discs slightly corroded on edges

rear discs slightly corroded on edges

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 YAK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YAK, 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 YAK registered?

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

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