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GF03 UBJ

2003 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

157,901 mi
Last recorded157,901 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xjr86,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 UBJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 157,901 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 149,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 148,833 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 146,301 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 144,409 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2022 144,404 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2021 140,853 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 140,853 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 136,110 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 129,186 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1 x small chip outside of drivers view and 1 large light score across the swept area not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost banana arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 1 x nail and 1 metal barb ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost banana arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also offside rear handbrake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 129,186 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1 x small chip outside of drivers view and 1 large light score across the swept area not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost banana arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 1 x nail and 1 metal barb ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost banana arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also offside rear handbrake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 124,631 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 119,988 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Handbrake side (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2017 119,987 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Handbrake side (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 113,789 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 107,043 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 107,043 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 94,213 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 94,142 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2012 85,668 miles

cracks in inner walls of both rear tyres

Pass 15 Aug 2011 75,312 miles

Slight cracks in N/S/R tyre wall

Pass 16 Aug 2010 64,159 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 53,261 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 49,276 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 49,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 45,847 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 46,597 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 25 May 2007 37,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

srs light on

Pass 31 May 2006 29,127 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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GF03 UBJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,756 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF03 UBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF03 UBJ registered?

GF03 UBJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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