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BT53 VYE

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

110,152 mi
Last recorded110,152 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 VYE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 110,152 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 110,152 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 106,453 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 102,383 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 98,637 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 95,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside suspension arm bushes creaking

Pass 30 Nov 2020 93,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front suspension arm bushes creaking

Pass 29 Jan 2020 92,285 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 86,640 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 81,541 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 78,690 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 77,615 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 72,036 miles

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

slight cracking on tyres

Pass 24 Oct 2013 66,311 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 61,659 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,025 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 52,466 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,875 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 38,935 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 33,226 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 26,281 miles

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

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

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 VYE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYE, 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 VYE registered?

BT53 VYE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is BT53 VYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 VYE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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