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BN53 OYV

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,597 mi
Last recorded117,597 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 OYV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 117,597 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 113,650 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 113,650 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 111,477 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 111,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 105,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under covers fitted and damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2019 105,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

under covers fitted and damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2018 95,456 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 95,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 85,973 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 80,405 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 74,718 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 69,030 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 51,411 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 51,371 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

need front wheel tracking

Pass 30 Sep 2011 42,594 miles

front brake disc's pitted slightly

nearside rear trye worn on inner eadge slightly

rear brake disc's pitted

small cut in nearside rear tyre traed not exposeing cords

Fail 29 Sep 2011 42,594 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake disc's pitted slightly

nearside rear trye worn on inner eadge slightly

rear brake disc's pitted

small cut in nearside rear tyre traed not exposeing cords

Pass 30 Sep 2010 40,634 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,381 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 38,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,764 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 27,316 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,740 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,729 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 22,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OYV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OYV, 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 OYV registered?

BN53 OYV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is BN53 OYV safe to buy?

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