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BK53 PVL

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

107,929 mi
Last recorded107,929 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 PVL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 107,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 100,391 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear sub-frame rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2022 100,391 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear sub-frame rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2021 88,933 miles

Both front track rods corroded

Pass 11 May 2021 88,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 86,096 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2020 86,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 83,273 miles

Slight play in o/s/f bearing

Pass 17 May 2018 77,893 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 77,893 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower (2.7.4)

Pass 18 May 2017 74,147 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake back plate missing

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2017 74,145 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer pin and bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer pin and bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake back plate missing

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 67,351 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 67,351 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 61,196 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 61,193 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,834 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 53,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,252 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 7 Mar 2012 46,981 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,981 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 46,908 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,369 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 40,777 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,291 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 32,430 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 23,985 miles

both front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,794 miles

offside rear tyre on legal tread limit

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 PVL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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