MOT Status
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136,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Mirror glass discoloured
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Keeps going off and on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam
Offside Mirror glass discoloured
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Mirror glass starting to discolour
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted to outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Mirror glass starting to discolour
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted to outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low Possibly caused by suspension issue (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension system inoperative Suspension sitting low (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative auto levelling device snapped off (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
both front tyres on approx 2.5mm wearing on inner edges of tread
Brake pipes in engine bay slightly corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DH53 BXM is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 DH53 BXM, 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 DH53 BXM registered?
DH53 BXM is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 December 2003.
Is DH53 BXM safe to buy?
The MOT history for DH53 BXM shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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