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2003 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

239,137 mi
Last recorded239,137 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xjr86,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 FAW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 239,137 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 239,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 232,142 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 232,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot has ripped off (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side electrical fault (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 224,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both brake rotors worn, corrosion on lip worn through brake pad material to brake pad backing plate (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak seepage from hose, front sub frame covered in coolant and oil ()

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint after catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both brake rotors worn, corrosion lip worn through brake pad material to brake pad backing plate (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 224,147 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall exposing cords 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover has split open exposing ball joint and socket (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick secondary park brake caliper inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick secondary park brake caliper inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both brake rotors worn, corrosion on lip worn through brake pad material to brake pad backing plate (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin service brake pads unable to be measured inspection and service advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coolant leak seepage from hose, front sub frame covered in coolant and oil ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin service brake pads unable to be measured inspection and service advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both brake rotors worn, corrosion lip worn through brake pad material to brake pad backing plate (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 214,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads, and parking brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 214,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. temporary wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads, and parking brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 205,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 197,278 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 189,955 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 189,950 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 178,560 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 170,174 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 160,875 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 148,609 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 135,557 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 122,379 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 122,478 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 107,648 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 93,179 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 76,760 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 59,885 miles

Under covers firred not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2009 53,654 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)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 53,628 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 25 Jan 2008 51,463 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 51,463 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 49,502 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 49,502 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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2 FAW is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,756 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2 FAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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2 FAW is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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