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NH03 CAL

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

76,123 mi
Last recorded76,123 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 CAL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 76,123 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 75,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc corroded inside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc corroded inside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 74,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc corroded inside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc corroded inside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 73,207 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 73,207 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system joint to calper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2019 72,662 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 72,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 69,067 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 69,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front Head lamp levelling device inoperative

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,213 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

both front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2017 67,178 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

both front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2016 64,745 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge of tread

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

front to rear brake pipes corroded & nearing fail limit

Fail 24 May 2016 64,641 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge of tread

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded & nearing fail limit

Pass 15 Jun 2015 62,242 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 62,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,629 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 58,629 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,487 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 22 Apr 2013 54,487 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2012 48,638 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 47,836 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,459 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,675 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both wipers slight tear

Pass 6 Sep 2007 38,158 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres worn at edges and to 1.6/2mm

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 30,660 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play at both ends of steering rack

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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NH03 CAL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NH03 CAL, 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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NH03 CAL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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