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VX03 NRJ

2003 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,086 mi
Last recorded123,086 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 NRJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2018 123,086 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OFF SIDE & NEAR SIDE OUTER SILL IN 2 POINTS ON EACH SIDE (5.2.6)

Central Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOOT FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL TO FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OFF SILDE SILL TO FLOOR (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDE SILL TO FLORS (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES REAR (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 122,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & OFF SIDE REAR SILL CLOSING PANELS (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & OFF SIDE SILL TO FLOORS (5.2.6)

Offside Front & NEAR SIDE FRONT SREERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT MOVMENT

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 122,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (5.2.6)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & OFF SIDE REAR SILL CLOSING PANELS (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & OFF SIDE SILL TO FLOORS (5.2.6)

Offside Front & NEAR SIDE FRONT SREERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT MOVMENT

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 121,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 121,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 117,394 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 117,393 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 111,194 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nsf bump stop insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2013 11,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf bump stop insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2012 104,861 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 98,069 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

inner seals slightly corroded

unable to see condition of outer seals due to side skirts fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2010 91,904 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 91,904 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2009 84,981 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 84,960 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 78,169 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 71,906 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 71,906 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 69,489 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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VX03 NRJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX03 NRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VX03 NRJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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