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A8 KCF

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,545 mi
Last recorded103,545 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 KCF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 103,545 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 102,977 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 100,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot shock absorber bush has slight play (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 93,878 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 93,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2013 90,699 miles

both front wiper blades split

Pass 8 Mar 2013 84,787 miles

Air suspension warning system indicating a fualt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine undretray loose and in poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2013 83,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Air suspension warning system indicating a fualt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine undretray loose and in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2012 57,085 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 57,067 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 47,070 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 47,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 45,747 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 40,818 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 37,969 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 35,911 miles

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

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

nearside front suspension height controle valve retaining clip loose

Pass 10 May 2006 31,446 miles

near side front tyre/inner side wall number of splits/deep,but not too cords today <faulty tyre>?????

scratches front edge bonnet/near side front wing/door skin panels. †screen chipped/cracked B zone,wiper swept area under limits . †

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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A8 KCF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A8 KCF, 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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A8 KCF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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