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D1 MSF

2003 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,750 mi
Last recorded131,750 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 MSF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 131,750 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 130,478 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 128,448 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 125,649 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 121,805 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 117,579 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 115,861 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 115,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 109,226 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 104,770 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 103,111 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 100,943 miles

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

cut to n/s/f seatbelt

number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2016 100,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

cut to n/s/f seatbelt

number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2015 98,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

car been standing

pass air bag light on due to being switched off with key

slight brake imbalance front brakes

traction control light on

various bits of corrosion under car

Fail 30 Jul 2015 98,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

car been standing

pass air bag light on due to being switched off with key

slight brake imbalance front brakes

traction control light on

various bits of corrosion under car

Pass 19 Jul 2014 96,847 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 92,544 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 84,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 84,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 84,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 79,467 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 68,207 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 68,206 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 63,030 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 50,690 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 37,933 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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D1 MSF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D1 MSF, 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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D1 MSF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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