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VX03 UKA

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,021 mi
Last recorded164,021 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 UKA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 164,021 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 163,994 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NSF lower ball dust cover starting to spilt

NSR shock asorber/airbag bush worn

OSR shock absorber/airbag starting to leak

Oil leak on engine

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 163,621 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 20 Jun 2011 158,926 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 158,504 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 157,796 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 142,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 May 2009 127,429 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 112,754 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 73,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VX03 UKA is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VX03 UKA, 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 VX03 UKA registered?

VX03 UKA is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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