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OX53 BZP

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,550 mi
Last recorded136,550 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 BZP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 136,550 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 132,974 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 132,114 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 132,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2022 129,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 124,965 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 122,435 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 122,435 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 118,799 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 114,737 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 110,551 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 105,185 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 105,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 102,507 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 98,680 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

Fail 21 Jan 2014 98,680 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes have slight imbalence

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2013 91,269 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 83,294 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 73,419 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 60,637 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,114 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,130 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 36,595 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 32,566 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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OX53 BZP is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OX53 BZP, 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 OX53 BZP registered?

OX53 BZP is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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