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BU03 XFJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

163,589 mi
Last recorded163,589 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 XFJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 163,589 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 161,722 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear lower arm outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 161,722 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear lower arm outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 160,053 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 6 Jan 2015 158,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 158,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 134,586 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 112,954 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 112,954 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 112,920 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S headlamp washer jet not hitting headlamp

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 99,416 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 99,413 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 88,018 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 88,013 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 75,866 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 64,334 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 64,330 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/front shocker lower bush has slight play

Pass 19 Dec 2007 55,512 miles

front wipers split slightly

oil level a little high

Fail 14 Dec 2007 55,321 miles

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

front wipers split slightly

oil level a little high

Pass 20 Dec 2006 42,600 miles

nearside washers inop

return spring missing from nearside handbrake lever on caliper

Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,277 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 XFJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XFJ, 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 BU03 XFJ registered?

BU03 XFJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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