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PA03 BOU

2003 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

146,115 mi
Last recorded146,115 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 BOU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 146,115 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 141,726 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 137,966 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 135,743 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 131,558 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 124,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 124,867 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt adjustable tie bar (chalked) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 119,222 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 116,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 112,574 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 112,574 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 107,524 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 107,524 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 102,206 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 101,476 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 101,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 99,701 miles

Air bag light on

n/s/f botton balljoint rubber deterioted

Pass 7 Apr 2011 89,017 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

front suspension noisey

Pass 1 Mar 2010 72,379 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,520 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 56,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,439 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 24,844 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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PA03 BOU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 80,834 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PA03 BOU, 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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PA03 BOU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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