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BN53 CUK

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,971 mi
Last recorded105,971 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 CUK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 105,971 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 105,787 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 105,707 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 104,323 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 103,980 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 103,820 miles

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2019 103,732 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 103,496 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 103,462 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 103,022 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 102,819 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 100,627 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 99,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 96,320 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 92,733 miles

N/S/R number plate light lens missing

Pass 7 Sep 2009 87,715 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 77,428 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 60,950 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 43,899 miles

slight movement in rear suspension units lower bushes

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 CUK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BN53 CUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 CUK registered?

BN53 CUK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BN53 CUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 CUK shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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