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OV03 OTE

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,066 mi
Last recorded119,066 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 OTE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 119,066 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 106,348 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 104,234 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 100,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 92,131 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 92,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 85,013 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 76,830 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 76,786 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 70,017 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 64,654 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 60,138 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 54,486 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 52,084 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,024 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 46,328 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 44,884 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 43,160 miles

Slight play in both rear shock bottom mounts

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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OV03 OTE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OV03 OTE, 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 OV03 OTE registered?

OV03 OTE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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