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BK53 PVX

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,982 mi
Last recorded135,982 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 PVX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 135,982 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slight chaffed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 135,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both rear adjustable rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at ABS pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slight chaffed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 130,453 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 130,446 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear along floor!!!! (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides front lower mounting rose bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear lower, outer rose bushes... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear along floor!!! (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 125,435 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 125,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 119,715 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 113,428 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 107,472 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 100,141 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 100,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 91,858 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 91,858 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 90,361 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 90,361 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 86,176 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 86,176 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 79,807 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 78,316 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 69,186 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 69,186 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 60,080 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 48,519 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 48,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 PVX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PVX, 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 PVX registered?

BK53 PVX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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