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BT53 DKX

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

113,325 mi
Last recorded113,325 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 DKX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 113,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 113,325 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 111,289 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction camera (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 111,289 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction camera (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 109,547 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 106,455 miles

windscreen wash jets weak o/s

Pass 10 Sep 2021 101,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 101,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod 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))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

OSR + NSR control rod outer bushes split

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 100,689 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 100,689 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 99,848 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 98,495 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 95,554 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 92,359 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Oct 2015 89,216 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 89,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 85,518 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 80,878 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 76,325 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 72,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 64,785 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 58,462 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 58,382 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 52,205 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 46,044 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 38,254 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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BT53 DKX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BT53 DKX, 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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What year was BT53 DKX registered?

BT53 DKX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is BT53 DKX safe to buy?

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