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FY03 NKW

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,851 mi
Last recorded107,851 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 NKW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 107,851 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie Bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 107,823 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system To ABS Pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie Bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 97,321 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 92,538 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 91,466 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on edge of tread

Fail 8 Jun 2018 91,466 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres cracking on edge of tread

Pass 7 Jun 2017 90,316 miles

Rear tyres cracking on the outer shoulders

Fail 24 May 2017 90,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer and inner shoulders (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer and inner shoulders (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear tyres cracking on the outer shoulders

Pass 25 May 2016 88,462 miles

All brake disc's on vehicle slightly pitted

All tyre's on vehicle cracking on edge of tread

Pass 28 May 2015 86,947 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 86,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 85,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 84,337 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 84,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 82,648 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 80,936 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes under offside front chassis leg slightly corroded / pitted

both metal brake pipes to front flexi hoses slightly corroded / pitted

nearside front tyre worn down to 2mm

Pass 3 Jun 2010 79,521 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 78,803 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 75,744 miles

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2008 75,744 miles

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

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2007 71,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 54,141 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FY03 NKW is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FY03 NKW, 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 FY03 NKW registered?

FY03 NKW is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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