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PMW 302

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,573 mi
Last recorded130,573 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMW 302
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 130,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 127,118 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 115,697 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 110,807 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 95,763 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 85,951 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 82,870 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 82,333 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 81,625 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 79,847 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 79,846 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 77,304 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 74,473 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,759 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 67,695 miles

slight wear at offside rear inner suspension lower arm bush

Fail 12 Sep 2012 67,689 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight wear at offside rear inner suspension lower arm bush

Pass 9 Sep 2011 63,801 miles

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

limited underside inspection due to undercovers

Pass 17 Aug 2010 60,013 miles

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

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

limited underside inspection of brake and fuel pipes due to plastic covers

Pass 20 Jun 2009 55,983 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 49,174 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 40,997 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,310 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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PMW 302 is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PMW 302, 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 PMW 302 registered?

PMW 302 is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is PMW 302 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMW 302 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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