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RA03 ZFT

2003 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

294,546 mi
Last recorded294,546 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 ZFT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 294,546 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 284,121 miles

condition of headlamp lenses

condition of rear number plate

wear offside rear upper suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 23 Sep 2020 277,894 miles

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

head light lenses have faded

nsf brake pipe is corroded

rear brake pipe is corroded above rear diff

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 11 Sep 2019 265,990 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 247,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back near steering rack (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 232,352 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 232,334 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drumstick worn (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 215,593 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above diff (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 209,879 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 204,599 miles

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 16 Jan 2014 198,084 miles

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

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

offside front fog light inopertive

Fail 10 Jan 2014 198,084 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

offside front fog light inopertive

rear discs lipped

Pass 10 Jan 2013 184,623 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 168,757 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 152,919 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 152,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 21 Dec 2009 127,531 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 109,271 miles

handbrake just passed 17%

washers poor possibly frozen

Pass 16 Jan 2008 85,126 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 85,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 55,691 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 55,683 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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RA03 ZFT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RA03 ZFT, 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 RA03 ZFT registered?

RA03 ZFT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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