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YP03 EVB

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,001 mi
Last recorded106,001 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 EVB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 106,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine cover obscure view

under trays obscure view under side

Pass 20 Aug 2015 101,585 miles

Slight knocking noise from nearside front

Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 89,272 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 80,208 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 80,017 miles

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

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 73,064 miles

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

rear tyre may not pass retest

Fail 17 Aug 2012 72,930 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

rear tyre may not pass retest

Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,985 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 58,538 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 58,461 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front n.o plate slightly insecure

o/s/f cdl not working correctly but can open door from inside and outside

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 12 Jun 2009 54,420 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 54,254 miles

Front Air suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 53,946 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 42,405 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 30,070 miles

Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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YP03 EVB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YP03 EVB, 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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YP03 EVB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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