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LR03 YEU

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,326 mi
Last recorded135,326 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 YEU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 135,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 135,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 129,115 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 127,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 123,039 miles

Both rear tyres on 2.5 mm

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 123,039 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres on 2.5 mm

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 119,683 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 116,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear goodridge brake hose slight rub on plastic cover

Offside Front head lamps slightly fogged inside

Offside Rear parking brake cable slight rubbed on metal bracket

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 116,728 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Rear goodridge brake hose slight rub on plastic cover

Offside Front head lamps slightly fogged inside

Offside Rear parking brake cable slight rubbed on metal bracket

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

engine light lit on dash

Pass 1 Oct 2015 113,071 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 113,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine management warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside and Nearside catylists to centre section joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 104,538 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 104,342 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 95,963 miles

damage to offside front bumper and marker light lense

slight play detected in both rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 1 Oct 2012 87,281 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 77,596 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 77,505 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Offside Front 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 21 Sep 2010 67,878 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 57,994 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 57,994 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,428 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,897 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 24,666 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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LR03 YEU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc 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 LR03 YEU, 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 LR03 YEU registered?

LR03 YEU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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