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NY03 RCV

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

198,650 mi
Last recorded198,650 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 RCV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 198,650 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 198,647 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 194,367 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 183,876 miles

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 171,335 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

under trey fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 168,934 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2014 162,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 151,702 miles

both front brake pipes are starting to rust

o/s front tyre is starting to wear on the inside edge

wiper blades

Pass 22 Aug 2012 126,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 124,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 121,231 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 121,224 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 117,779 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 104,417 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 82,182 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 50,258 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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NY03 RCV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 NY03 RCV, 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 NY03 RCV registered?

NY03 RCV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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