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AY03 RCU

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,146 mi
Last recorded90,146 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 RCU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 90,146 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 89,543 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE excessively deteriorated OUTER SIDE

Fail 8 Nov 2016 89,543 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE excessively deteriorated OUTER SIDE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 88,423 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 87,719 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 86,088 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 84,434 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 81,721 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 78,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray covering some testable items

Fail 11 Nov 2010 78,795 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Nov 2009 70,371 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 55,082 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 43,051 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 38,615 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 33,557 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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AY03 RCU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AY03 RCU, 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 AY03 RCU registered?

AY03 RCU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is AY03 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 RCU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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