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BL53 WFJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,629 mi
Last recorded134,629 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 WFJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 134,629 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 21 Feb 2018 130,652 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 201,062 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 201,062 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 121,640 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 120,826 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 119,661 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 119,661 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 115,387 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 115,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 114,450 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 114,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 109,053 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 102,138 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 91,623 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 85,940 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 70,824 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 70,824 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 54,828 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 WFJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WFJ, 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 WFJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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