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NG03 YCJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,937 mi
Last recorded143,937 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 YCJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2026 143,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component has an unsafe modification Shock absorber fouling anti roll bar link. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 141,819 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 138,262 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 times brake pipe corroded slight. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 135,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 132,083 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 131,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2021 127,502 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 119,332 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 102,957 miles

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

both front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2019 102,957 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

both front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 100,129 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 98,562 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 96,448 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 93,737 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,561 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 86,875 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 83,388 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 77,112 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 77,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,133 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 60,133 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,306 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,000 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 33,529 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 26,670 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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NG03 YCJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NG03 YCJ, 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 NG03 YCJ registered?

NG03 YCJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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