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PL03 ZKH

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,139 mi
Last recorded157,139 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 ZKH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 157,139 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 154,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

General surface corrosion on underside

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

Slight corrosion to fuel tank straps

Pass 28 Aug 2018 151,088 miles

headlamp washers not working

under trays fitted preventing full inspection .

Fail 25 Aug 2018 151,087 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

headlamp washers not working

under trays fitted preventing full inspection .

Pass 1 Sep 2017 142,111 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 142,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 131,653 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 131,447 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s 225/40 r19 96v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 122,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre has side wall damage to inner wall

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre has side wall damage to inner wall

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 122,959 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre has excessive wear inner edge and starting to BLOCK

Nearside rear tyre has side wall damage to inner wall

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre has side wall damage to inner wall

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 118,227 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 118,227 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 25 May 2013 117,816 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 100,722 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 86,483 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 80,145 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 75,154 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 74,958 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 69,227 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 69,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 64,188 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 64,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 53,124 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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PL03 ZKH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PL03 ZKH, 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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PL03 ZKH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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