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M40 CPJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,599 mi
Last recorded102,599 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 CPJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 102,599 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 102,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 101,558 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 100,397 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 96,618 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 93,702 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 93,702 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 92,408 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 92,388 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 89,040 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 89,040 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 84,723 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 81,679 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,196 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2013 74,196 miles

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 65,769 miles

n/s/r brake efficiency lower than o/s/r

Pass 4 Aug 2010 60,244 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 60,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,200 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 55,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 51,143 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 48,717 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 110,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all pads

nsr shock leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2007 44,229 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 44,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 54,243 miles

Offside Rear 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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M40 CPJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 M40 CPJ, 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 M40 CPJ registered?

M40 CPJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is M40 CPJ safe to buy?

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