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B16 PBM

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,216 mi
Last recorded102,216 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 PBM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 102,216 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2022 102,216 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2021 99,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2021 99,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2020 96,658 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2020 96,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2019 94,246 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 94,195 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 89,358 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2018 89,349 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2017 83,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Sep 2016 78,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 77,901 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 72,189 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 72,188 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 67,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,586 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 64,236 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 63,463 miles

brake pipes o/s/f rear inner wheel arch developing corrosion.

brake pipes underbonnet to abs unit developing corrosion.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 63,463 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pipes o/s/f rear inner wheel arch developing corrosion.

brake pipes underbonnet to abs unit developing corrosion.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,040 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,617 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 54,367 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 54,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 47,810 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 38,396 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 36,247 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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B16 PBM is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B16 PBM, 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 B16 PBM registered?

B16 PBM is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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