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R88 HED

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Lpg 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,550 mi
Last recorded101,550 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 HED
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 101,550 miles

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

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

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

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 100,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 100,124 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 95,972 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 95,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 93,070 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 93,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2019 86,909 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 83,011 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 78,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,225 miles

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

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 70,050 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 66,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 61,370 miles

front tyres are perishing and cracking 2mm of tread left

rear tyres are on 2mm of tread

Pass 20 Jul 2012 54,725 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 54,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,756 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 45,081 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,189 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 40,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 9 Jun 2008 37,324 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 33,358 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 17 May 2006 25,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both wiper blades split on ends

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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R88 HED is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R88 HED, 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 R88 HED registered?

R88 HED is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is R88 HED safe to buy?

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