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RF03 VYV

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,714 mi
Last recorded110,714 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 VYV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 110,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 108,955 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 108,504 miles

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 108,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 107,172 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 106,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 95,630 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 86,272 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 79,085 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 71,733 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,733 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,106 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 51,298 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 42,523 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 42,519 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)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 32,573 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 28,868 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 22,940 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 22,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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RF03 VYV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RF03 VYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF03 VYV registered?

RF03 VYV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is RF03 VYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 VYV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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