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82,322 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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BOTH SUBFRAMES RUSTING UP.
COOLANT LOW ON DASH.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess BOTH REAR HAND BRAKE CABLES RUBBING ON REAR DROP LINKS. (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH NSR & OSR REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER & OUTER BALL JOINT RUBBERS SPLIT,REPLACE COMPLETE THING. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
BOTH SUBFRAMES RUSTING UP.
COOLANT LOW ON DASH.
ENGINE UNDER TRAY LOOSE & HANGING DOWN,ADVISE SECURE A.S.A.P.
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ADVISE CALIPER RETURN SPRINGS MISSING. (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front OSF AIR SUSPENSION OUTER RUBBER BOOT PROTECTOR LOOSE.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
POSSIBLE ABS FAULT,ADVISE PLUG IN AND CHECK.
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
REAR BRAKE INBALANCE.,NSR=296KG,OSR=184KG.
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess BOTH REAR HAND BRAKE CABLES RUBBING ON REAR DROP LINKS. (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NSF WIPER BLADE WRONG SIZE. (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear BOTH REAR TRACKING ARM INNER BALL JOINT RUBBERS SPLIT.
UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
FRONT & REAR SUBFRAME CORRODING,ADVISE SOME PROTECTION.
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING UNDER WHEEL ARCH,ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear NSR AIR SUSPENSION UNIT SHOWING SIGN OF LEAK.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSR BOTTOM ARM INNER REAR ROSE BUSH WORN OUT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSR BOTTOM ARM REAR INNER BUSH WORN OUT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FRONT & REAR SUBFRAME CORRODING ,ADVISE SOME PROTECTION.
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING UNDER WHEEL ARCH. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear REAR SUSPENSION UNIT SHOWING SIGN OF OIL LEAK.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
BOTH REAR TYRES 2003 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE CRACKING & PERISHING. (235-50X18W)
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
NSF TYRE 2007 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE CRACKING & PERISHING.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect REAR SHOCKER LEAKING,( AIR SUSPENSION UNIT). (5.3.2 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
both rear and o/s/f tyres have inner sidewall damage/wear
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
all tyres have inner sidewall damage
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Small split in nearside wiper blade
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r wishbone rear bushes. †both front wiper blades split slightly at edges.
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Y5 BBY is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 Y5 BBY, 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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Y5 BBY is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 June 2003.
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