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BK53 BWC

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,549 mi
Last recorded120,549 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 BWC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 120,549 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 May 2026 119,984 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 109,164 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 109,164 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 106,430 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2023 105,521 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 104,171 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 104,171 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 99,307 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 99,307 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tiebars outer joint both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 95,385 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 93,104 miles

front and rear pads wearing thin

slight noise offside front wheelbearing

Fail 14 Mar 2019 93,104 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front and rear pads wearing thin

slight noise offside front wheelbearing

Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,911 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 84,508 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 78,994 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 69,832 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,906 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,141 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 45,190 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 45,190 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,829 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit wearing on inner edge and cut in sidewall

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,704 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,593 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,097 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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BK53 BWC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BK53 BWC, 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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BK53 BWC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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