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BT53 FJJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

154,282 mi
Last recorded154,282 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FJJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 154,282 miles

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

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

VEHICLE HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED

Pass 7 May 2025 154,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 153,696 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 151,732 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 151,732 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 149,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover loose

Pass 8 Mar 2021 148,368 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside washer jet loose

rear suspension/subframe corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2021 148,368 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside washer jet loose

rear suspension/subframe corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 148,164 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension slight play

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 142,747 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 142,744 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 135,725 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 135,725 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 123,082 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint stab link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear h brake low effort

Pass 26 Feb 2015 114,321 miles

coolant

engine light on

n/s/r link rod slight play

o/s/r tyre slight wear edges

rear discs slight corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2015 114,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant

engine light on

n/s/r link rod slight play

o/s/r tyre slight wear edges

rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2014 105,083 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 92,023 miles

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

engine light on

Pass 29 Sep 2011 81,945 miles

some brake pipes at front and rear not seen, obscured

Fail 29 Sep 2011 81,943 miles

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

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

some brake pipes at front and rear not seen, obscured

Pass 29 Sep 2010 71,656 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 71,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 62,439 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,906 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,836 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 28,908 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 FJJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FJJ, 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 FJJ registered?

BT53 FJJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is BT53 FJJ safe to buy?

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