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MGZ 1846

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,175 mi
Last recorded159,175 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGZ 1846
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 159,175 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 155,169 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 154,618 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 151,411 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 147,910 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 147,903 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 146,912 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 146,906 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 145,972 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2018 143,705 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 143,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 139,909 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 139,909 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 139,844 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 130,211 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 130,211 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 120,778 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 120,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 110,829 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in offside front bottom suspention unit joint

Fail 18 Nov 2013 110,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

hand brake cables rubbing on rear anti-roll bar

slight play in offside front bottom suspention unit joint

Pass 28 Nov 2012 100,970 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 100,970 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 90,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 90,818 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 78,225 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 67,527 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 63,735 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 55,576 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 46,345 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 35,294 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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MGZ 1846 is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MGZ 1846, 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 MGZ 1846 registered?

MGZ 1846 is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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