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G3 ECE

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

312,434 mi
Last recorded312,434 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 ECE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 312,434 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 309,004 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 302,113 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 293,573 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 292,269 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 278,768 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 266,212 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 259,778 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 255,494 miles

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

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

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

small chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Mar 2018 255,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 248,053 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 241,160 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 229,179 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 213,557 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 188,135 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 17 Mar 2012 173,061 miles

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

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

rear brake brake discs corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2011 150,949 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 138,576 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 115,930 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 92,540 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 69,516 miles

front brake imbalance=21%

nearside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

small metal object in offside front tyre tread

Fail 5 Apr 2007 69,265 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2006 43,247 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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G3 ECE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 G3 ECE, 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 G3 ECE registered?

G3 ECE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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