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A2 WBO

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,786 mi
Last recorded157,786 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 WBO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 157,786 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 148,786 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 148,745 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front outer tyre wall damage

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

under body shields fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 22 Dec 2017 148,640 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 148,618 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 145,090 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 145,060 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts antiroll (3.6.B.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 134,699 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

mil light

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2016 134,699 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

mil light

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 125,773 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 125,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 111,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light showing

Fail 10 Jan 2014 111,813 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light showing

Pass 11 Jan 2013 99,193 miles

brake disc inner faces corroded and pitted

front brake pads wearing thin and breaking up

Fail 11 Jan 2013 99,193 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

brake disc inner faces corroded and pitted

front brake pads wearing thin and breaking up

Pass 11 Jan 2012 89,438 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Jan 2012 89,438 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Jan 2011 86,805 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Jan 2010 83,100 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 83,070 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 76,168 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 76,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 75,368 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 74,828 miles

o.s rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

slightly uneven braking on rear

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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A2 WBO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A2 WBO, 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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A2 WBO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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