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AM03 ZWD

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

136,300 mi
Last recorded136,300 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 ZWD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 136,300 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jun 2025 136,300 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 2 Jul 2024 130,849 miles

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

Underbody covered with underseal.

Pass 13 Jul 2023 125,012 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 125,012 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2022 122,899 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 122,895 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))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 122,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 122,350 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 120,688 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 115,236 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 115,236 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 109,495 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 102,987 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 102,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 93,441 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 83,603 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 83,603 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 74,308 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,824 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 66,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 57,693 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 49,964 miles

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

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

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2009 41,718 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 34,686 miles

Slight cut N/S/F outer tyrewall

Pass 12 Jul 2007 26,780 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 26,780 miles

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

N/S/F fog lamp lens broken.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 19,724 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 19,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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AM03 ZWD is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue 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 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 AM03 ZWD, 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 AM03 ZWD registered?

AM03 ZWD is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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