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R44 ALC

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,955 mi
Last recorded108,955 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 ALC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 108,955 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal creeping (1.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery positive terminal insecure and inadequately repaired (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction light not illuminating (1.1.6 (e))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both front lamps (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure tank strap corroded and likely to fail (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod rubbers split inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod rubbers split inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking power steering reservoir leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2024 108,923 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 108,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 108,063 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 106,099 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 103,677 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 102,460 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 102,454 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 100,416 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 100,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 96,525 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 91,982 miles

Offside front wiper blade split but still clearing the screen

Fail 13 Feb 2017 91,968 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside front wiper blade split but still clearing the screen

Pass 29 Mar 2016 88,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing feed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,138 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 82,116 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,634 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 75,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 68,647 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,680 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 54,379 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet cable come off catch

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 10 Aug 2010 54,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet cable come off catch

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 10 Aug 2009 46,910 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,298 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 31,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,298 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,600 miles

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

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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R44 ALC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R44 ALC, 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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R44 ALC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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