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13 VY

2003 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

120,171 mi
Last recorded120,171 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 VY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 120,171 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 118,560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 117,413 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 116,402 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 116,402 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar 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 insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 114,224 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 112,521 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 109,937 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 109,936 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2019 105,189 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 100,076 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 95,829 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 95,829 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 90,302 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 90,302 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,729 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 80,848 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 79,422 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 71,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,901 miles

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

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

front discs lipped

Pass 18 Feb 2010 50,997 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,049 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,972 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 29,452 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,962 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 24,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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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13 VY is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 13 VY, 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 13 VY registered?

13 VY is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is 13 VY safe to buy?

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