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BN53 CNO

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,649 mi
Last recorded116,649 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 CNO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 116,649 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 116,573 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded underneath - on chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine management light illuminated

engine misfiring at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2015 110,562 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 105,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil residue around gear box

Fail 30 Oct 2014 105,640 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres close to legal limit

oil residue around gear box

Pass 31 Oct 2013 97,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handle brake cables chaffing on rear antiroll bar rubbers

minor oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2012 88,909 miles

front discs corroded and worn

front pads worn

front tyres wearing on edges

rear discs corroded and worn

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 4 Nov 2011 80,609 miles

Kerb damage to all 4 wheels.

Slight noise from front brakes.

Various front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 71,711 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both front & rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,930 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil level close to minimum

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre inner tread 2mm

slight play in n/s/r suspension unit lower rose joint

strong advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge (just passed m.o.t)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 51,424 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,621 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 40,621 miles

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

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

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 CNO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CNO, 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 CNO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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