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NV03 AFZ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

127,326 mi
Last recorded127,326 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 AFZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 127,326 miles

EML light on

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 127,326 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

EML light on

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak several oil leak, leak from filter serious ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 118,759 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 118,742 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 115,609 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 115,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 110,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 110,902 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Bolts N/S/R wheel rounded off

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel filler pipe rusty

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 106,274 miles

ADVISE:UNDER BODY DAMAGE TO N/S/F CHASSIS AREA

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2014 106,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

ADVISE:UNDER BODY DAMAGE TO N/S/F CHASSIS AREA

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 100,783 miles

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

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

bonnet sticking

n/s/r reverse lamp inop

vehicle underbody fitted with plastic trim

windscreen chipped

Fail 21 May 2013 100,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

bonnet sticking

n/s/r reverse lamp inop

vehicle underbody fitted with plastic trim

windscreen chipped

Fail 20 Apr 2013 100,501 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front under tray damaged

advise nearside rear revsre light inop

Pass 21 Apr 2012 94,971 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear boot struts defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 94,724 miles

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

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

Airbag light on

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear boot struts defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 85,845 miles

air bag light on dash

Fail 15 Apr 2011 85,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

air bag light on dash

Pass 28 Apr 2010 76,205 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs faded.

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

Rear brake discs corroded and brake pads very worn.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 76,205 miles

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

Both rear indicator bulbs faded.

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

Rear brake discs corroded and brake pads very worn.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 64,819 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 57,440 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 49,704 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,457 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 AFZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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