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BC03 RSU

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

87,793 mi
Last recorded87,793 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 RSU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 87,793 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 87,789 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 87,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exterior door handle damaged but does not effect the opening of passenger door from outside

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 87,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exterior door handle damaged but does not effect the opening of passenger door from outside

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 86,082 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 85,119 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 85,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 83,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank securing straps slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2019 83,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank securing straps slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 79,999 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,569 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 68,828 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 68,828 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,976 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 63,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,727 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 54,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,175 miles

tread wearing low on inner edge of offside front tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,206 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 33,886 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,334 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play in nearsdie and offside rear lower shock mountings

Pass 31 Jul 2008 25,352 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 21,607 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 21,607 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 17,029 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BC03 RSU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BC03 RSU, 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 BC03 RSU registered?

BC03 RSU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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