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YJ03 DSB

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,781 mi
Last recorded148,781 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 DSB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 148,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 137,408 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 137,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 122,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 116,099 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2021 116,090 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 98,106 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2016 95,672 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 91,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 91,588 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 88,972 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 83,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 83,032 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,410 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,033 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 68,033 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,712 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 52,290 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 43,761 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 43,610 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 42,343 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 41,515 miles

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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YJ03 DSB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YJ03 DSB, 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 YJ03 DSB registered?

YJ03 DSB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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