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BN53 OZA

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,361 mi
Last recorded113,361 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 OZA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 113,361 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 113,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 107,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,797 miles

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer wall

Fail 13 Jun 2017 99,797 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 3 Jun 2016 92,542 miles

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

offside rear tyre requires attention

Fail 2 Jun 2016 92,542 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 82,343 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 82,343 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,957 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 68,957 miles

Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 62,631 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,954 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,628 miles

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

slight play in nearside rear lower shock absorber mounting

Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,524 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,600 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 43,241 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 43,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,335 miles

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 OZA is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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