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R55 GCH

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,541 mi
Last recorded109,541 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 GCH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2026 109,541 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 108,626 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 108,626 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 107,415 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 105,804 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/r and n/s/r outer joints rear track arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f lower control arms front arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 103,711 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both right and left (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both right and left (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both right and left (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 101,864 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/Side & N/Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both O/Side & N/Side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/Side & N/Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 99,598 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 99,450 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 97,408 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 96,355 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 96,069 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 95,683 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 94,749 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 94,114 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 92,205 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 89,860 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 86,621 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 81,703 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 75,026 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 68,324 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 63,403 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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R55 GCH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,196cc 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 R55 GCH, 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 R55 GCH registered?

R55 GCH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is R55 GCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 GCH 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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