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NV03 AFE

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

154,058 mi
Last recorded154,058 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 AFE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 154,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 153,911 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 148,876 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2021 142,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs Around Outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides inside wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides bottom suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 142,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs Around Outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides inside wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides bottom suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 141,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S and N/S Outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both O/S and N/S Inside wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S and N/S Suspension bottom bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 141,164 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension wishbone bushes (Both O/S and N/S) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S and N/S Outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both O/S and N/S Inside wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S and N/S Suspension bottom bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 137,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides inside wheel arches O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both O/S and N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Two Nails ()

Fail 15 Aug 2019 137,792 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides inside wheel arches O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both O/S and N/S (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Two Nails ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 130,965 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 126,592 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 124,622 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 121,216 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 118,195 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 105,018 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 84,474 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 64,999 miles

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

front brake pads worn (loose in carrier)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 51,131 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion

nearside front tyre outer side wall slight surface cracks

Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,709 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 47,382 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 47,382 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 45,269 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,459 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,376 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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NV03 AFE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NV03 AFE, 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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NV03 AFE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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