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NSU 894

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

105,615 mi
Last recorded105,615 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSU 894
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 105,615 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 102,903 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 100,764 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 97,247 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 94,030 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 92,073 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 88,715 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 88,656 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 84,206 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 81,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 81,245 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking FRONT TO REAR FROM ABS UNIT (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 78,580 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 74,213 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 74,110 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from the rear axle

Pass 25 Apr 2014 70,833 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 67,139 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 64,002 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 63,893 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 60,274 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 56,497 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,943 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,839 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 39,490 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 30,053 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 30,053 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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NSU 894 is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 NSU 894, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NSU 894 registered?

NSU 894 is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is NSU 894 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSU 894 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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