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BL03 BJK

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,121 mi
Last recorded105,121 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 BJK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2020 105,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding both front binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected stuck on full height setting (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected rod broken at suspension arm (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded below abs pump marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front radiator insecure

Front subframe heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe on flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front washer insecure

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe on flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe heavily corroded

brake pad warning light on on dash

fuel tank straps heavily corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2017 103,751 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 103,738 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 92,252 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 92,244 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2014 73,575 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear reg lamp cover missing

oil leak at gear box

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Fail 12 May 2014 73,575 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear reg lamp cover missing

oil leak at gear box

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 2 May 2013 60,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front bottom arm centre bushes worn

advise nearside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2013 60,558 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front bottom arm centre bushes worn

advise nearside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2012 51,664 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 51,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 Oct 2010 43,264 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,221 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 28,157 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,513 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 22,522 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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BL03 BJK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BL03 BJK, 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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BL03 BJK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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