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MD03 ZFC

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,446 mi
Last recorded97,446 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 ZFC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 97,446 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 95,180 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 95,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 93,502 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear number plate light

Pass 30 Jul 2022 87,107 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

Offside Front track rod end has slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 29 Jul 2022 87,103 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

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

Offside Front track rod end has slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2021 86,784 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,547 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 85,674 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 85,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 84,913 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 83,259 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 83,259 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 82,369 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 80,978 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 79,884 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 78,746 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 77,359 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 75,426 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 73,312 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 69,117 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 69,117 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 57,685 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 44,339 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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MD03 ZFC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc 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 MD03 ZFC, 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 MD03 ZFC registered?

MD03 ZFC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is MD03 ZFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD03 ZFC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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