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PH03 JAG

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

195,229 mi
Last recorded195,229 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH03 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 195,229 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 193,315 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 189,604 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 184,164 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 177,231 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 173,456 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 172,030 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 169,879 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 166,133 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)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 166,133 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 12 Jun 2015 156,375 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 156,092 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

damage to nearside outer door sill panel

Pass 6 Feb 2014 135,672 miles

A bush has been replaced on the nearside rear lower wishbone and has been butchered in the process. This does not affect the operation of the suspension in any way but may shorten the life of the bush.

Fail 4 Feb 2014 135,672 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

A bush has been replaced on the nearside rear lower wishbone and has been butchered in the process. This does not affect the operation of the suspension in any way but may shorten the life of the bush.

Fail 10 Jan 2014 134,587 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Engine EML illuminated

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 121,546 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 118,107 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 114,320 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 110,540 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 107,276 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 104,266 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 78,946 miles

slight play in both rear wheels

unable to see brake pads

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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PH03 JAG is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PH03 JAG, 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 PH03 JAG registered?

PH03 JAG is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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