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R21 PSB

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,949 mi
Last recorded135,949 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 PSB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 135,949 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 132,590 miles

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

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

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2016 132,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 120,376 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 120,261 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 120,261 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 109,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front headlights starting to fade

under tray insecure

Fail 28 Aug 2013 109,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front headlights starting to fade

under tray insecure

Pass 14 May 2012 99,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine light on

n/s/r tyre worn on outer/slightly cracked on inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre inner rim protector split

rear brake discs slightly cororded/worn

slight oil leak

Fail 3 May 2012 99,959 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake warning light on

engine light on

n/s/r tyre worn on outer/slightly cracked on inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre inner rim protector split

rear brake discs slightly cororded/worn

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2012 99,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 80,556 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 60,680 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,365 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 50,365 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 38,648 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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R21 PSB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R21 PSB, 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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R21 PSB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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