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BK53 BWO

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,140 mi
Last recorded50,140 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 BWO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 50,140 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 50,139 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 49,959 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 49,708 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 49,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 49,064 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 49,063 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 48,824 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 47,556 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 46,798 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 45,776 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 43,911 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 42,356 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,260 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 39,221 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 37,654 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,061 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,491 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,566 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,392 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,011 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,525 miles

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

Nearside front and Offside front tyres are heavily worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 18,588 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 BWO 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 BK53 BWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK53 BWO registered?

BK53 BWO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is BK53 BWO safe to buy?

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