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BC03 VGU

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,149 mi
Last recorded109,149 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 VGU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 109,149 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 105,971 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 105,782 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 103,220 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 83,970 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 76,317 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 68,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 62,277 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 57,608 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,068 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 52,068 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 48,269 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 43,936 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 40,361 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,785 miles

the n/s/f tyre sidewall is damaged (outer)

the o/s/f tyre sidewall is damaged (inner)

Pass 1 May 2008 26,443 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,748 miles

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

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 VGU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

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

Is BC03 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC03 VGU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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