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BL53 WEO

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,302 mi
Last recorded65,302 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 WEO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 65,302 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undersealed underneath

Pass 25 Sep 2023 65,077 miles

undersealed underneath

Pass 13 Jul 2022 64,619 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened extensive light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 64,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened extensive light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 63,329 miles

o/s parking brake weak

Pass 5 Dec 2018 61,844 miles

Front both front track rod ends corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 61,844 miles

Front both front track rod ends corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 57,771 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 57,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 56,089 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,513 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 52,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake discs are slightly pitted

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,800 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,009 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 48,046 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 46,352 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 44,221 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 42,022 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 34,517 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 WEO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WEO, 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 WEO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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