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S26 ROG

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,292 mi
Last recorded52,292 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 ROG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 52,292 miles

Front air suspension legs corroded both sides

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 52,065 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 52,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms have slight play in bushes as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 51,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective inner and outer (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split as marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective inner and outer (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 51,689 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 51,226 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 50,265 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 48,260 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 46,885 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 45,882 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 44,827 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 43,838 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 42,905 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 41,097 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,092 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 39,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 37,286 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 35,809 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 33,546 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 31,229 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 24,390 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 21,472 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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S26 ROG is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver 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 S26 ROG, 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 S26 ROG registered?

S26 ROG is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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