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BK53 JPO

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,521 mi
Last recorded93,521 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 JPO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 93,521 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 92,181 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 91,142 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 89,460 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 88,246 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 87,246 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 86,400 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 84,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 82,428 miles

FRONT PADS LOW

HANDBRAKE PADS LOW

NSF TYRE ON 2MM AND HEAVILY PERISHED

OSF TYRE ON 3MM AND HEAVILY PERISHED

PLAY IN OSR UPPER WISHBONE INNER BALLJOINT

Pass 3 Mar 2017 82,096 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)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 82,096 miles

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

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

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 10 Mar 2016 76,610 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,309 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 73,969 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 71,457 miles

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 71,454 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower 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 9 Jan 2012 67,859 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 63,138 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 63,135 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner dge

Fail 19 Jan 2010 55,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 55,433 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 49,647 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 44,353 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 37,390 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 JPO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JPO, 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 BK53 JPO registered?

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

Is BK53 JPO safe to buy?

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