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YC03 OTJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

249,083 mi
Last recorded249,083 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 OTJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 249,083 miles

Front subframe has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Front metal brake pipe from front flexy has some surface corrosion

Offside Front Front metal brake pipe from front flexy has some surface corrosion

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion on

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2015 249,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Excess play in rear track rod ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front subframe has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Front metal brake pipe from front flexy has some surface corrosion

Offside Front Beam pattern just starting to diminish

Offside Front Front metal brake pipe from front flexy has some surface corrosion

Offside Front Wiper blade retaining strips starting to become insecure

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion on

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2014 243,765 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 243,765 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 235,107 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 221,961 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 221,961 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 204,861 miles

Condition of rear brake discs.Pitted,corroded and scored.Roller test within.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 194,221 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 181,610 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 179,246 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 179,238 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 151,191 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 109,965 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 109,965 miles

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

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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YC03 OTJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC03 OTJ, 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 YC03 OTJ registered?

YC03 OTJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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