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BJ03 WVE

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,059 mi
Last recorded156,059 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 WVE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 156,059 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 156,059 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system behind front grill (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2020 156,038 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 155,812 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 155,811 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 154,802 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 154,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 154,010 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 152,440 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 130,405 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 147,858 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 147,059 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 147,059 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2012 139,664 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 134,765 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear brake disc's corroded.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 134,765 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)

Rear brake disc's corroded.

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 131,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 131,269 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 126,772 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 126,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 113,630 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 99,537 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 87,660 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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BJ03 WVE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BJ03 WVE, 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 BJ03 WVE registered?

BJ03 WVE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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