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OU03 YTL

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

169,607 mi
Last recorded169,607 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 YTL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 169,607 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 165,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 161,663 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 157,456 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 152,590 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 152,590 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 147,256 miles

Rear Oil leak diff

engine light on

Pass 12 Sep 2015 141,959 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 134,934 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Jun 2013 129,016 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 123,112 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 116,772 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 109,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 100,734 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 92,020 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 77,168 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 53,182 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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OU03 YTL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OU03 YTL, 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 OU03 YTL registered?

OU03 YTL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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