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M55 JCB

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,248 mi
Last recorded132,248 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 JCB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 132,248 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 129,540 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 129,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 129,340 miles

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

nearside and offside mirrors slightly deteriorated

washer jets slightly weak

Fail 26 Oct 2020 129,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

nearside and offside mirrors slightly deteriorated

washer jets slightly weak

Pass 30 Oct 2019 126,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 126,714 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 119,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 119,865 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing inside wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 113,524 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 105,923 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres are deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2015 98,569 miles

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 27 Oct 2015 98,539 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective spraying in wrong direction (1.7.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2014 146,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Aug 2014 146,589 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 85,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 74,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2010 68,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2009 61,848 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 55,502 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 46,034 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 37,477 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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M55 JCB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M55 JCB, 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 M55 JCB registered?

M55 JCB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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