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BT53 FKC

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,170 mi
Last recorded91,170 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 91,170 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle has damage.

Nearside Wing mirror cracked.

Nearside Front Tyre has damage on sidewall.

Engine oil below minimum.

Nearside Wing mirror slightly insecure.

Offside Front Vehicle has damage.

Offside Tyre has damage on sidewall.

Fail 3 Sep 2016 90,978 miles

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Wing mirror. (6.1.B.1b)

Engine oil below minimum.

Nearside Front Tyre has damage on sidewall.

Nearside Front Vehicle has damage.

Nearside Wing mirror cracked.

Nearside Wing mirror slightly insecure.

Offside Front Vehicle has damage.

Offside Tyre has damage on sidewall.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 86,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 79,167 miles

ENG OIL LOW

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2014 79,044 miles

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

Nearside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 71,773 miles

oil level low

Pass 28 Aug 2012 65,631 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 65,475 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil level low

Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,007 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 53,590 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc scored

Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,512 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 45,512 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,742 miles

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

N/S/F wiper slightly smearing

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

O/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 33,189 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 26,900 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 20,025 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 FKC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FKC, 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 FKC registered?

BT53 FKC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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