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M888 GGO

2003 Jaguar Xjr

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,763 mi
Last recorded143,763 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xjr86,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 GGO
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 143,763 miles

Limited inspection of underside due to undertrys

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 138,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 133,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight leak from gaiter ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 129,779 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 129,770 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage fouling track rod end rubbing on wheel under full lock (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification tie rod lock nut loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage fouling track rod end rubbing on wheel on full lock (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2014 119,170 miles

movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

movement in o/s/f suspension arm bush

movement in o/s/r wheel bearing

n/s/f tyre wall damage

o/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2013 112,054 miles

engine has covers fitted.sill panels covered.undershields covering view of brake and fuel pipes.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 110,071 miles

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

rear handbrake pads getting low

Fail 15 Aug 2012 110,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear handbrake pads getting low

Pass 12 Aug 2011 103,044 miles

O/S REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMITS OF TREAD WEAR

chips in screen

front brake discs worn

mascot on bonnet

plastic sill,under engine and full under body covers

rear brake discs worn and lipped

suspect inner parking brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Aug 2010 93,926 miles

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

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

all brake discs worn and lipped

engine management light on

mascot on bonnet

n/s/r wheel centre trim missing

plastic sill,under engine and body covers

Fail 10 Aug 2010 93,923 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

all brake discs worn and lipped

engine management light on

mascot on bonnet

n/s/r wheel centre trim missing

plastic sill,under engine and body covers

Pass 20 Aug 2009 86,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear brake discs worn and lipped

chips in windscreen

mascot on bonnet

plastic sill,under engine and body covers

some outer sidewall damage in both front and n/s/r tyres

Fail 19 Aug 2009 86,736 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear brake discs worn and lipped

chips in windscreen

mascot on bonnet

plastic sill,under engine and body covers

some outer sidewall damage in both front and n/s/r tyres

Pass 19 Aug 2008 77,220 miles

Offside Outer Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 69,352 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 114,213 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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M888 GGO is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M888 GGO, 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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M888 GGO is a 2003 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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