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S31 ELE

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

215,427 mi
Last recorded215,427 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 ELE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 215,427 miles

OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE HEADLAMP PATTERN POOR IMAGE

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 215,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE HEADLAMP PATTERN POOR IMAGE

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 119,776 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 119,763 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 119,668 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 118,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 109,409 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL PIPE TO FLEXY SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged BOTH METAL BRAKE PIPES TO REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED AT BEND NEAR OSF FLOOR TO SILL AREA (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,853 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 93,853 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 88,290 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 84,134 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres scrubbing

Pass 5 Mar 2015 77,598 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 72,717 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,333 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 64,369 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 64,269 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,938 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,630 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,573 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 39,892 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,513 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,437 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 19,186 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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S31 ELE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 80,834 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S31 ELE, 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 S31 ELE registered?

S31 ELE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is S31 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S31 ELE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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