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EA03 VVS

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

96,252 mi
Last recorded96,252 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 VVS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 96,252 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 95,103 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 91,968 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 86,831 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 82,405 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 78,572 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 74,725 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 68,375 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear track arm ball joint dust cover is deterioated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake calipers only (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 61,519 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 61,073 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 59,196 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 59,196 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 55,974 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,974 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 51,715 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 51,715 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 49,154 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 49,154 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 46,334 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 46,334 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 43,014 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 38,051 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 32,628 miles

front and rear tyres are wearing inside.

Pass 20 May 2008 26,081 miles

front tyres wearing inside, o/s/r indidator light fading, both wiper blade require replacing in the near futurte, rear brake pade getting thin.

Pass 4 May 2007 21,620 miles

inside tyres wearing more than outside.

Pass 22 Apr 2006 17,253 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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EA03 VVS is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EA03 VVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA03 VVS registered?

EA03 VVS is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is EA03 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 VVS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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