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171 JWP

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,849 mi
Last recorded151,849 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration171 JWP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 151,849 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 151,849 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 147,720 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 142,480 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 139,760 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer hub bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer diff seal leaking

Fail 11 May 2022 139,748 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track bar ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track bar outer dust covers split part of same (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer hub bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer diff seal leaking

Pass 7 Apr 2021 132,724 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 130,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes near arches corroded/covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

signs of a coolant leak

Pass 5 Sep 2018 122,485 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 114,626 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 105,225 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 102,665 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on edge

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 98,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2013 94,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Sep 2013 94,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Nov 2012 61,697 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 85,656 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 85,656 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 81,278 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 71,253 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 53,666 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,361 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 25,976 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 24,465 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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171 JWP is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 171 JWP, 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 171 JWP registered?

171 JWP is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is 171 JWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 171 JWP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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