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MP03 PYG

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,420 mi
Last recorded159,420 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 PYG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 159,420 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arm bushes weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2023 156,642 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 148,620 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has slight play in bush

Offside Rear shock absorber has slight play in bush

Fail 17 May 2022 148,620 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has slight play in bush

Offside Rear shock absorber has slight play in bush

Pass 17 May 2021 139,700 miles

1 number plate light inop

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 16 Jun 2020 130,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 127,432 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 127,430 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 111,980 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 111,980 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 98,379 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 81,259 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 68,279 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,223 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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MP03 PYG is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MP03 PYG, 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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MP03 PYG is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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