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AC03 BGV

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,576 mi
Last recorded123,576 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BGV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 123,576 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 102,667 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 115,914 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 113,758 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 111,763 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2019 111,186 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 111,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 107,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 98,306 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 94,597 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 89,008 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 82,459 miles

n/s rear tyre on limit

Fail 10 Sep 2013 82,459 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre on limit

Pass 18 May 2012 81,559 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 81,559 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 78,527 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 76,328 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 73,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 65,312 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 56,881 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 46,642 miles

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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AC03 BGV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AC03 BGV, 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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AC03 BGV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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