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BU03 XEW

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,994 mi
Last recorded119,994 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 XEW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 119,994 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 119,907 miles

undertrays & outer sills covered difficult to inspect

Fail 18 Jan 2020 119,907 miles

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

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

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

undertrays & outer sills covered difficult to inspect

Pass 9 Jan 2019 117,257 miles

Nearside Front shocker damp

oil leak noted

under trays & outer sill covers fitted difficult to see items

Pass 20 Jan 2018 115,405 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 112,510 miles

Ns front shock is damp

Suspension is soft

Fail 16 Jun 2017 112,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2016 103,491 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracks to inside edge

Pass 26 Jan 2015 87,651 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 83,099 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 83,099 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 77,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2013 77,652 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 73,209 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 73,209 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 68,673 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 68,673 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 63,912 miles

slight blow from centre exhaust box

Fail 28 Jan 2010 63,912 miles

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

slight blow from centre exhaust box

Pass 19 Jan 2009 56,509 miles

REAR TYRES TREAD EDGES WORN

Pass 4 Feb 2008 49,222 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 49,222 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 36,351 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 29,121 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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BU03 XEW is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU03 XEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 XEW registered?

BU03 XEW is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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