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BG03 HPN

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,761 mi
Last recorded157,761 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 HPN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 157,761 miles

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

Oil leak ()

under trays and engine covers are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2016 157,398 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 155,367 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 152,316 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 150,350 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 150,349 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 147,509 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 137,258 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 137,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 116,416 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

Fail 19 Jul 2010 116,401 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON?

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 95,545 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 73,289 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 49,468 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 33,037 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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BG03 HPN is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG03 HPN, 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 BG03 HPN registered?

BG03 HPN is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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