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RF53 BWP

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,358 mi
Last recorded100,358 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 BWP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 100,358 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 93,070 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 86,008 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 81,070 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 75,871 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 74,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 67,229 miles

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)

Offside Front reflector damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2016 58,632 miles

Nearside Rear tyre, small cuts

advanced wear on all four tyres.

sill covers.

slight bind on nearside rear brake.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 58,632 miles

Nearside Rear tyre, small cuts

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advanced wear on all four tyres.

sill covers.

slight bind on nearside rear brake.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 49,898 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Oct 2015 49,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2014 42,882 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 33,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 24,340 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 24,176 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,974 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 198,014 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 19,809 miles

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,413 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 12,816 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 9,612 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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RF53 BWP is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RF53 BWP, 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 RF53 BWP registered?

RF53 BWP is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is RF53 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 BWP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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