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WG03 SYT

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,247 mi
Last recorded167,247 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 SYT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 167,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 167,234 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 159,088 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 159,088 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 154,073 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 154,073 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 148,549 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 143,792 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 141,559 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 139,442 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 137,293 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 135,196 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 135,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2009 114,782 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 114,782 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2008 92,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and light perished

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and light perished

Pass 16 Nov 2007 79,529 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 74,296 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 65,157 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 65,128 miles

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

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

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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WG03 SYT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WG03 SYT, 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 WG03 SYT registered?

WG03 SYT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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