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R80 ACL

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,000 mi
Last recorded50,000 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 ACL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 50,000 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Mar 2025 49,736 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front fog light inop

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 48,127 miles

All 4 tyres slightly cracking or perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2022 47,933 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 45,056 miles

All 4 tyres are starting to crack/perish

Both front suspension struts damp

Fail 21 Nov 2019 45,056 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All 4 tyres are starting to crack/perish

Both front suspension struts damp

Pass 21 Nov 2018 44,324 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 43,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all valve stems heavily perished- advise replacement

corrosion on both front and rear brake discs

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear lower suspension arm outer swivel gaiter starting to deteriorate

offside rear lower suspension arm rear inner swivel gaiter starting to deteriorate

offside rear suspension rear tie bar outer swivel gaiter starting to deteriorate

slight fluctuation evident from both front brakes

Pass 16 Nov 2016 42,579 miles

all valve stems perished

engine undertrays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front brake disc corroded on outer face

oil stains on offside front shocker

slight corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

Fail 15 Nov 2016 42,579 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all valve stems perished

engine undertrays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front brake disc corroded on outer face

oil stains on offside front shocker

slight corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

Pass 3 Nov 2015 41,897 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 40,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,045 miles

all tyres worn to 3mm tread

engine undertray fitted

very slight play in offside track rod

Pass 11 May 2011 37,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill,under engine and full under body covers

Pass 10 May 2010 36,257 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,405 miles

under engine gaurd fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2008 22,118 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 18,993 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 15,346 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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R80 ACL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R80 ACL, 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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R80 ACL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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