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DE03 XJN

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,542 mi
Last recorded133,542 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 XJN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 133,542 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 132,102 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 131,036 miles

engine management light on

Fail 5 Dec 2014 131,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Dec 2013 121,741 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 121,741 miles

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

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

bonnet 2nd catch n/w

Pass 7 Dec 2012 110,385 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 110,385 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

eml light on

Pass 9 Apr 2011 97,644 miles

engine management light on dash

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 9 Apr 2011 97,644 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine management light on dash

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,584 miles

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

driver side front side not as bright as other

driver side front tyre 3 4 4 passenger side front tyre 2 4 4

Pass 9 Oct 2007 46,959 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 20 Jul 2006 32,681 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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DE03 XJN is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DE03 XJN, 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 DE03 XJN registered?

DE03 XJN is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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