MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front door handle loose
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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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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BN53 BYW is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 October 2003.
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