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ET03 PUH

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

151,773 mi
Last recorded151,773 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 PUH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 151,773 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 148,739 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 148,724 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 140,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock unit. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock unit. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock unit bush. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 140,432 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side No response when operated. (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock unit. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock unit. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock unit bush. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 132,053 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 123,286 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 119,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 114,322 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 106,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 99,010 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 93,027 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 93,024 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush and forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 86,217 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,945 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 79,945 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 72,290 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 72,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 61,559 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 60,155 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2011 60,155 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 58,292 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 54,789 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 49,433 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 49,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

air suspension warning light on

Pass 1 Aug 2007 44,663 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 38,618 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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ET03 PUH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ET03 PUH, 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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ET03 PUH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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