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MH03 XDL

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 XDL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023
Pass 19 May 2022
Pass 13 May 2021 131,597 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 125,994 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 122,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 122,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 120,746 miles

Offside Front brake pipe greased

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2018 120,746 miles

Offside Front brake pipe greased

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 119,642 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 118,313 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 118,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 115,431 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 112,044 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 104,348 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 97,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 88,125 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 77,426 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 66,887 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 22 Jul 2008 55,134 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 29,599 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 18,390 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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MH03 XDL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MH03 XDL, 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 MH03 XDL registered?

MH03 XDL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is MH03 XDL safe to buy?

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