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BF03 VZL

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

209,984 mi
Last recorded209,984 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 VZL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 209,984 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 209,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 62,100 miles

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

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

part of the exhaust damaged

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Oct 2009 55,796 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 45,289 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,853 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,652 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 24,781 miles

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)

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 VZL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF03 VZL, 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 BF03 VZL registered?

BF03 VZL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is BF03 VZL safe to buy?

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