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R18 SSS

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

153,774 mi
Last recorded153,774 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 SSS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 153,774 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 153,664 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 153,530 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 153,303 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 152,738 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 152,355 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 150,840 miles

Air suspension fault indicated on dashboard

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre has a nail in

Oil leak from engine

Fail 22 Feb 2018 150,840 miles

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

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

Air suspension fault indicated on dashboard

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre has a nail in

Oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Mar 2017 150,837 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 150,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

WARNING LAMP SHOWING AIR SUSPENSION FAULT.

Pass 23 Dec 2015 145,545 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 145,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 139,930 miles

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

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

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

air suspension fault illuminated on dash?

Fail 11 Dec 2014 139,614 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

air suspension fault illuminated on dash?

Pass 20 Dec 2013 131,444 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

air suspension indicating fault

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Dec 2013 131,444 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

air suspension indicating fault

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2012 124,425 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 120,814 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 120,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 117,717 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

advise air suspension fault showing on dashboard computer

Pass 24 Nov 2009 107,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 107,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 85,317 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 62,681 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 46,289 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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R18 SSS 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 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R18 SSS, 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 R18 SSS registered?

R18 SSS is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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