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BL53 RMU

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,521 mi
Last recorded121,521 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 RMU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 121,521 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 121,310 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 120,981 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 120,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 119,310 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 brake pipes under bonnet corroding in clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 113,612 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 107,520 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 99,510 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Pass 21 Mar 2014 92,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2014 92,422 miles

Offside Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2013 84,405 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 84,368 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 74,514 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 63,973 miles

Metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Unable to carry out comprehensive underside inspection due to plastic shields and guards.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 49,707 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 44,661 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,214 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 30,054 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 RMU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RMU, 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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BL53 RMU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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