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S2 XJJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,917 mi
Last recorded87,917 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 XJJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 87,917 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both rear tie arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 82,097 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Tracking arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight surface corrosion to rear and front subframes

Pass 14 Dec 2023 75,351 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 71,268 miles

Coolant leak Seepage ()

Front tires wider then rear tyres

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 71,267 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak Seepage ()

Front tires wider then rear tyres

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 70,293 miles

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 70,246 miles

Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 69,349 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 67,404 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 64,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 60,196 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 55,107 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 51,014 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 51,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 45,440 miles

offside rear inner disc corroded strip

Fail 9 Feb 2009 45,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear inner disc corroded strip

Pass 21 Dec 2007 36,999 miles

most areas under vehicle covered. unable to check

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2007 36,917 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

most areas under vehicle covered.unable to check

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,804 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 33,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

21% front brake imbalance

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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S2 XJJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S2 XJJ, 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 S2 XJJ registered?

S2 XJJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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