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BK53 UKO

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,243 mi
Last recorded78,243 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 UKO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 78,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 78,233 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 75,954 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 75,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2022 72,723 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 70,239 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 69,169 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 66,964 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 66,964 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear diff leaking

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 66,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 66,068 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 64,344 miles

surface rust on brakes discs

Pass 31 Oct 2015 63,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

both frt tyres cracking in tread

Pass 22 Nov 2014 62,098 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 62,098 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 61,045 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,615 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 55,515 miles

engine oil level slightly low

rear nearside tyre wearing thin

Pass 18 Aug 2010 48,970 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 20 Jul 2009 39,451 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 39,451 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,661 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 20,232 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 12,130 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 UKO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UKO, 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 UKO registered?

BK53 UKO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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