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BF03 VCL

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,248 mi
Last recorded134,248 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 VCL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 134,248 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 127,446 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 127,411 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2019 124,970 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 124,786 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 124,783 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 121,596 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 117,596 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 157,191 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 107,946 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 100,297 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 94,911 miles

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 29 Jan 2010 88,886 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 83,050 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 83,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 80,963 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 70,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 52,903 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 52,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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BF03 VCL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BF03 VCL, 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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BF03 VCL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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