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AM52 MLE

2003 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,395 mi
Last recorded139,395 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 MLE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 139,395 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 139,373 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 135,465 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 132,356 miles

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

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 3 Feb 2023 128,113 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 121,129 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 114,724 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 109,078 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 29 May 2018 99,974 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 97,680 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 97,676 miles

Brake performance not tested due to air suspension likely to damage vehicle (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 95,225 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides NSF & OSF (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides NSF & OSF (2.4.G.2)

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides NSR & OSR (2.2.C.1c)

Under trays & Engine covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

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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AM52 MLE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AM52 MLE, 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 AM52 MLE registered?

AM52 MLE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AM52 MLE safe to buy?

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