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BL03 BJV

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,268 mi
Last recorded116,268 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 BJV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 116,268 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 112,806 miles

n/s/r stabilizer arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 9 Aug 2021 112,804 miles

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

n/s/r stabilizer arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2020 109,051 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 102,843 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 98,201 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 92,022 miles

Both front lower suspension arm centre bushes have slight play.

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 May 2017 92,018 miles

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

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

Both front lower suspension arm centre bushes have slight play.

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 88,104 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 83,286 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 22 Apr 2014 79,800 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 74,109 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,074 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

slight play in both rear lower wishbone outer bushs

Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,321 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)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 54,085 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 47,992 miles

Engine under tray fitted

Puncture repair has been made to n/s/r tyre

n/s wiper blade has slight split to end of blade

Pass 11 May 2007 42,437 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 38,406 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 May 2006 38,406 miles

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

rear tyres worn on edges

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 BJV 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 85%.

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

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