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BU03 XFN

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

204,891 mi
Last recorded204,891 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 204,891 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 204,720 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 185,888 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 185,887 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 172,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 162,069 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 135,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 111,809 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 111,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 86,506 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 75,470 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 72,050 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 69,589 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 66,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 May 2011 63,373 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 58,496 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 54,018 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 52,286 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 49,938 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 76,336 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 39,019 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 XFN 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 85.7%.

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 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 BU03 XFN, 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 XFN registered?

BU03 XFN is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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