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FG03 XMR

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,155 mi
Last recorded74,155 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 XMR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 74,155 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror glass starting to deteriorate

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 74,137 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

auxiliary belt cracking

offside rear lambda sensor wiring chewed

Fail 20 Feb 2020 74,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated suspension level sensor wiring broken (4.11 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

auxiliary belt cracking

offside rear lambda sensor wiring chewed

suspension warning light showing a fault

Pass 19 Jun 2018 74,044 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 72,977 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 72,975 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,328 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 71,852 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 71,410 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 69,904 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 69,901 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,014 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 62,659 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 58,203 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,265 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,479 miles

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

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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FG03 XMR is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG03 XMR, 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 FG03 XMR registered?

FG03 XMR is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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