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BN53 BYW

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

166,209 mi
Last recorded166,209 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 BYW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 166,209 miles

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

Offside Front door handle loose

Pass 20 Jun 2024 165,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 165,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 162,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 162,569 miles

Driver's door catch insecure out side handle (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 157,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 144,554 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 135,794 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 135,084 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 132,613 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2016 132,231 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (both sides) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (both sides) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 132,231 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (both sides) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (both sides) (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 129,789 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 129,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 108,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper rubbers split on ends

off side front bonnet catch not working

Fail 28 Oct 2013 108,633 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper rubbers split on ends

off side front bonnet catch not working

Pass 15 Oct 2012 99,655 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 94,587 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 86,733 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 78,810 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 65,697 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 52,227 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 39,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 39,742 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 24,239 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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BN53 BYW is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BN53 BYW, 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 BN53 BYW registered?

BN53 BYW is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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