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BN53 CXK

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,221 mi
Last recorded101,221 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 101,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 100,939 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 94,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 94,758 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 88,296 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 88,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 75,948 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 71,514 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 69,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,618 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2007 34,248 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 38,834 miles

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

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

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 CXK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CXK, 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 CXK registered?

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

Is BN53 CXK safe to buy?

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