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S50 GSK

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,628 mi
Last recorded139,628 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 GSK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 139,628 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 137,633 miles

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

General corrosion to front suspension components (not excessive)

General corrosion to rear suspension components (not excessive)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 136,493 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 135,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 131,762 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 130,815 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2015 128,355 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 128,355 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition engine started making strange noises///no brake test carried out (7.1.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 118,318 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 109,018 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 105,758 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 105,758 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 101,573 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Fail 26 Oct 2011 101,423 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 27 Oct 2010 95,255 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,398 miles

Protective covers fitted in engine bay & underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 8 May 2008 76,275 miles

engine and underside covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 11 May 2007 61,813 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 43,947 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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S50 GSK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S50 GSK, 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 S50 GSK registered?

S50 GSK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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