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DC03 ZYZ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,555 mi
Last recorded154,555 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 ZYZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2022 154,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass deteriorated ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2020 153,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass obscure ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Sep 2020 153,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass obscure ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Aug 2019 153,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch behind shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

test carried out in wet conditions

Fail 16 Aug 2019 153,027 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective broke (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch behind shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

test carried out in wet conditions

Pass 30 Jul 2018 151,956 miles

Advise slight rust to offside rear floor.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below front shock absorber. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded slight rust ()

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 151,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Advise slight rust to offside rear floor.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below front shock absorber. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded slight rust ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 150,295 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its components (2.4.G.1)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Jul 2017 150,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its components (2.4.G.1)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

engine management light illuminated

Pass 25 Aug 2016 147,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 144,526 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 140,300 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 140,297 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 13,909 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 136,128 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 132,980 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 132,049 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 127,332 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 113,780 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 113,196 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2007 92,226 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 71,674 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 71,664 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

nails in o/s/r and n/s/f tyre treads

oil leak from engine

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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DC03 ZYZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DC03 ZYZ, 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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DC03 ZYZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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