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BT53 FJP

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,935 mi
Last recorded140,935 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FJP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 140,935 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 140,933 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 123,106 miles

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

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

all brake pipes have slight corrosion on them

Pass 10 May 2019 104,353 miles

full length undertrays fitted covering various components

offside wiper split

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 10 May 2019 104,353 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

full length undertrays fitted covering various components

offside wiper split

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 10 May 2018 88,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearing limits (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2017 74,647 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2017 74,647 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Side light & Hi Level Flashing with hazards (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 50,841 miles

Engine Cover & Undertrays Fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly Pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2015 44,079 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 May 2014 29,194 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 29,042 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 28,678 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 28,444 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,863 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 25,525 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,022 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 24,020 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 FJP is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FJP, 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 FJP registered?

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

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