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Y503 GBW

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,397 mi
Last recorded123,397 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY503 GBW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 123,397 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear welded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 123,214 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 123,205 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 120,961 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 117,615 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 117,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis above subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above subframe holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight wear in ball joint on end of rack under gaiter (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 115,426 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 111,906 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 110,585 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 108,664 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 104,942 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 102,342 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 98,702 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 98,702 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 95,639 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 25 Sep 2007 89,392 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)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 89,392 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)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 85,098 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 85,098 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y503 GBW is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 79,856 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 Y503 GBW, 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 25 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y503 GBW registered?

Y503 GBW is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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