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ML03 YPT

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,662 mi
Last recorded125,662 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 YPT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 125,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 118,696 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns and os (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 111,538 miles

Coolant leak at header tank

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Attached to chassis leg x 3 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak (engine?)

Pass 21 May 2018 108,159 miles

Offside Rear brake flexible ferrules corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 26 May 2017 104,371 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of prescribed area/s

steering assister loosely fitted on steering wheel

Fail 15 May 2017 104,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of prescribed area/s

steering assister loosely fitted on steering wheel

Pass 21 May 2016 102,042 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of age

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

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)

Oil leak

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 May 2016 102,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system showing signs of age

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 May 2015 99,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

oily round the back of engine

Fail 29 Apr 2015 9,963 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 97,510 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 97,500 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 95,723 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 94,139 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 93,597 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 93,709 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 92,583 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 87,448 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 68,644 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 68,644 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 42,261 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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ML03 YPT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ML03 YPT, 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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ML03 YPT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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