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AJ03 DBU

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,497 mi
Last recorded134,497 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 DBU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 134,497 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 134,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 132,211 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 129,419 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 128,845 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 128,837 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 115,761 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 115,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 108,455 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 103,712 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 96,896 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 89,987 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 80,470 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 73,416 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 69,909 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,626 miles

both front & rear brake discs badly corroded & worn

Pass 9 Oct 2009 60,288 miles

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)

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

corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 1 Nov 2008 55,610 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 47,984 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 47,516 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 42,403 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 32,587 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 32,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AJ03 DBU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 80,834 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AJ03 DBU, 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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AJ03 DBU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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