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BL53 BMZ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,512 mi
Last recorded108,512 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 BMZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 108,512 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 102,547 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 96,812 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))

Pass 4 May 2021 92,346 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 89,601 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 87,371 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 84,546 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 81,993 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 79,855 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 78,714 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 78,714 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 75,921 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 73,442 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 70,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front lower suspension arm bushes splitting slightly

Fail 18 May 2012 70,773 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front lower suspension arm bushes splitting slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,049 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 51,509 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,894 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 44,663 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 44,648 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 39,681 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 39,681 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 34,945 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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BL53 BMZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc 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 BL53 BMZ, 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 BL53 BMZ registered?

BL53 BMZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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The MOT history for BL53 BMZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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