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BD03 RSY

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,455 mi
Last recorded161,455 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 RSY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 161,455 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 152,235 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 142,158 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

smear on wipers

Pass 3 Sep 2015 142,158 miles

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

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)

smear on wipers

Pass 6 Sep 2014 129,220 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 119,461 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 119,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 113,189 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 109,248 miles

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

Front brake disc pitted

Front wipers slightly smearing

O/S/F seat belt slight fluffing

O/S/F tyre becoming perished

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc pitted

Unable to open o/s/r door from outside

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 109,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc pitted

Front wipers slightly smearing

O/S/F seat belt slight fluffing

O/S/F tyre becoming perished

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc pitted

Unable to open o/s/r door from outside

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 103,734 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 89,896 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 89,895 miles

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 81,617 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 71,082 miles

water jet missing n/s head light

Pass 23 Feb 2007 70,569 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 70,569 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2006 67,208 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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BD03 RSY is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BD03 RSY, 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 BD03 RSY registered?

BD03 RSY is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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