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FP03 PHF

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,826 mi
Last recorded5,826 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 PHF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 5,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 5,590 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 5,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 3,404 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 2,238 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 1,477 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 290 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 118,720 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 116,614 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 116,614 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 113,847 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 113,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 107,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 104,523 miles

Front brakepipes under wings rusty

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear shockers have play in bottom bushes

Fail 1 Apr 2016 104,523 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brakepipes under wings rusty

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear shockers have play in bottom bushes

Pass 17 Mar 2015 103,249 miles

NSF brakepads on minimum

OSF brakepads low

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Steering rack damp

Fail 7 Mar 2014 100,110 miles

NSF brake disc rusty

NSF brakepads getting low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2014 100,110 miles

NSF brake disc rusty

NSF brakepads getting low

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2013 96,651 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 93,697 miles

Front brakepipes under wing rusty Small chip in passenger side of windscreen

Fail 20 Mar 2012 93,657 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brakepipes under wing rusty Small chip in passenger side of windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2011 88,424 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 88,423 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 77,799 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 77,779 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre on min, o/s/r tyre low pressur, slight play in rear bottom shocker bushes

Pass 28 Oct 2008 67,917 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,473 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,638 miles

bonnet cable loose n/s front foot well

handbrake working but warning light on

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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FP03 PHF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP03 PHF, 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 FP03 PHF registered?

FP03 PHF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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