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BC03 VGT

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,557 mi
Last recorded81,557 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2019 81,557 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner & outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 81,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 81,300 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 80,946 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 80,941 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 79,554 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 77,274 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 74,311 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 70,414 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres approx 3mm left on tread

front brake pads not visible through wheel for inspection

nearside indicator side repeater damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2011 70,414 miles

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

both rear tyres approx 3mm left on tread

front brake pads not visible through wheel for inspection

nearside indicator side repeater damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2010 59,783 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 51,600 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 51,600 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 41,858 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 34,790 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,043 miles

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

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 VGT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BC03 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

BC03 VGT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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