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YC03 RYR

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

151,740 mi
Last recorded151,740 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 RYR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 151,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All over (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 147,901 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 144,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 144,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 139,677 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 134,871 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 130,772 miles

Underbody corroded in and around prescribed areas not excessive or holed

Pass 20 May 2016 127,454 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 125,720 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 124,303 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 124,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 116,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 107,605 miles

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

engine warning lamp stays on

Pass 23 Jun 2011 101,135 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 101,135 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 93,216 miles

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

both rear discs badly pitted

Fail 14 Jun 2010 93,212 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear discs badly pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2009 87,097 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 83,388 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 79,688 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 78,129 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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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YC03 RYR is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC03 RYR registered?

YC03 RYR is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is YC03 RYR safe to buy?

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