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BL53 OSM

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,782 mi
Last recorded92,782 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 OSM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 92,782 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (plastic under tray fitted) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake pads wearing low inner pads look worn low.

Fail 9 Aug 2024 92,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (plastic under tray fitted) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pads wearing low inner pads look worn low.

Pass 7 Aug 2023 90,784 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 89,145 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 87,898 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 87,111 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 86,334 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 85,434 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 83,811 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 82,368 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 82,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Aug 2015 80,367 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 78,070 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,070 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 77,462 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 71,534 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 63,882 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 63,882 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 56,529 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 49,143 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 40,645 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 32,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OSM is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OSM, 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 OSM registered?

BL53 OSM is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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