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BL53 SZW

2003 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,545 mi
Last recorded105,545 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xjr86,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 SZW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 105,545 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 104,971 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 104,829 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 104,810 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 104,613 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 104,605 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 104,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 97,760 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 86,222 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted.

undershields fitted.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 86,222 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted.

undershields fitted.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 77,616 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,644 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 71,851 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,930 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 59,924 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 57,902 miles

ADVISE REAR B RAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 15 Feb 2010 57,901 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

ADVISE REAR B RAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 20 Feb 2009 46,250 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 46,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 34,619 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 24,048 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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BL53 SZW is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL53 SZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL53 SZW registered?

BL53 SZW is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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