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XJZ 1686

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,037 mi
Last recorded140,037 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJZ 1686
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 140,037 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 140,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2019 138,063 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 135,490 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 133,624 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 130,272 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Undertrays fitted preventing full vehicle inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 117,935 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside door mirror loose

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside play in inner rack end

air suspension fault indicated on dash

headlamp washers not working

Fail 22 Mar 2016 117,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside door mirror loose

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside play in inner rack end

air suspension fault indicated on dash

headlamp washers not working

Pass 29 Jan 2015 105,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake lines covered not allowing full inspection

fuel lines covered not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Jan 2014 93,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,281 miles

underbody has full shields unable to check all brake and fuel lines.vehicle has sill covers.engine bay covered

Pass 24 May 2011 72,760 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 72,718 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 66,170 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 60,318 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 53,561 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 53,561 miles

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

warning park brake fault

Pass 22 May 2007 45,685 miles

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

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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XJZ 1686 is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XJZ 1686, 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 XJZ 1686 registered?

XJZ 1686 is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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