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BL52 MXW

2003 Jaguar Xj

Gold Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

129,871 mi
Last recorded129,871 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 MXW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 129,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 125,761 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 125,755 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 125,185 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 124,821 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 124,276 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 135,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 118,889 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 116,872 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 116,872 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 113,931 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 110,045 miles

Offside Front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2014 108,900 miles

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

front tyres cracking not showing cords

Pass 6 Dec 2013 106,309 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 103,391 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 98,269 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 98,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 88,380 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 70,176 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Jan 2008 55,447 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 49,690 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2007 49,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 42,209 miles

advise front tyres worn on outer edges and close to 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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BL52 MXW is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

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

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