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M200 MGE

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,182 mi
Last recorded167,182 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 MGE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 167,182 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 166,344 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 164,786 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 163,415 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 162,428 miles

Front under vehicle corrosion

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

Rear under vehicle corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2020 161,095 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2019 155,751 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 147,813 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 142,039 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 142,039 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 135,572 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 134,678 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 132,090 miles

rear under body cover damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2013 132,090 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear under body cover damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2012 129,589 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 129,589 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 126,789 miles

plastic coveres fitted under side

Pass 24 Nov 2010 122,729 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 118,487 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 113,131 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 112,381 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 103,226 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 103,201 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2006 92,312 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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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M200 MGE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M200 MGE, 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 M200 MGE registered?

M200 MGE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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