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BC03 RTV

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,024 mi
Last recorded158,024 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 RTV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 158,024 miles

n/s front wheel outer rim slight damage

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2018 148,743 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 148,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources near side no plate lamp inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 138,054 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 126,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 1.6mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 1.6mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 2.0mm (3.5.1g)

side trays

under trays

Fail 4 Jul 2016 126,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 1.6mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 1.6mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 2.0mm (3.5.1g)

side trays

under trays

Pass 17 Jun 2015 119,746 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 119,746 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 112,622 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 104,878 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 96,940 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 88,598 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 82,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 82,164 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 72,575 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 60,948 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 48,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 33,515 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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BC03 RTV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RTV, 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 RTV registered?

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

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