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DS03 BUU

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

212,307 mi
Last recorded212,307 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 BUU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 212,307 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 207,504 miles

Nearside front tyre worn.

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 207,504 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 197,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air suspension displays suspension too low

Pass 21 Mar 2014 181,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air suspension indicating electrical fault no leaks on system

Pass 12 Mar 2013 166,847 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 145,387 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 124,396 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 107,447 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 13 Mar 2009 91,171 miles

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

creaking noise around steering column area

Fail 13 Mar 2009 91,171 miles

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

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

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

creaking noise around steering column area

Pass 2 Apr 2008 75,069 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 74,739 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

nearside windscreen wiper blade smearing screen

offside windscreen wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 2 Apr 2007 55,985 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 55,674 miles

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

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

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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DS03 BUU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DS03 BUU, 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 DS03 BUU registered?

DS03 BUU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is DS03 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 BUU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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