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AB03 CJB

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

122,538 mi
Last recorded122,538 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 CJB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 122,538 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured headlamp indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 117,655 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

osf headlamp is slight damp

Pass 21 Oct 2022 113,147 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess O/S/R and N/S/R parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play O/S/F and N/S/F (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 108,124 miles

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 102,241 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 92,197 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 88,005 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside + offside rear tyres perished but no ply or cords visible at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2017 86,053 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 84,436 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 79,451 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,065 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 72,132 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 72,132 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2012 69,524 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 69,524 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 7 Sep 2011 67,182 miles

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 17 Aug 2010 60,148 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 54,294 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,875 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 38,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 32,876 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 27,229 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 27,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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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AB03 CJB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AB03 CJB, 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 AB03 CJB registered?

AB03 CJB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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