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BL52 MXU

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

132,063 mi
Last recorded132,063 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 MXU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 132,063 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 132,063 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 130,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 130,912 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing badly detiorated allowing dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 127,247 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2023 122,561 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 122,561 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 119,212 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 116,958 miles

Fuel tank securing strap corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Service brake slight poor operation

Fail 11 Aug 2021 116,958 miles

Fuel tank securing strap corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Service brake slight poor operation

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 114,822 miles

Front subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2020 114,633 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 109,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 105,192 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 100,169 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 93,371 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 86,971 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 82,193 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 75,087 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 68,859 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 63,467 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 59,734 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,886 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front wiper starting to tear

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil level close to minimum mark

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 44,758 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 37,218 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 29,988 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 25,509 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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BL52 MXU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 BL52 MXU, 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 BL52 MXU registered?

BL52 MXU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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