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B3 DVC

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,236 mi
Last recorded37,236 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 DVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 37,236 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 36,359 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 35,650 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,635 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 32,176 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 26,069 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)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

Fail 26 May 2009 26,069 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 brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,164 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 20,164 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 13,088 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 13,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 10,587 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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B3 DVC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B3 DVC, 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 B3 DVC registered?

B3 DVC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is B3 DVC safe to buy?

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