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FC03 OAD

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,404 mi
Last recorded124,404 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 OAD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 124,404 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 235/50/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 235/50/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 120,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 120,592 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 118,174 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 117,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Mar 2021 117,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 112,946 miles

both front - front most - lower arm bushes deteriorated

both rear tie rod inner dust covers deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2020 112,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all 4 tyres perished & cracking on outer shoulders

both front - front most - lower arm bushes deteriorated

both rear tie rod inner dust covers deteriorated

brake warning light on dash

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2019 109,955 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 104,976 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 101,596 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 99,678 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 99,678 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 96,434 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 96,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 94,309 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 93,352 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 92,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 90,623 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 89,940 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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FC03 OAD is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FC03 OAD, 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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FC03 OAD is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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