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S555 NSH

2003 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,523 mi
Last recorded120,523 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 NSH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 120,523 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 119,977 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 119,144 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 117,304 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 114,260 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 114,239 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 112,013 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 112,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 111,016 miles

slight wear in n/s/r suspension joint

Pass 9 Aug 2018 109,598 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 109,598 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 104,058 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 88,895 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 88,895 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 58,666 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,328 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 55,634 miles

All road tyres close to legal limit and perrished

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 52,718 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,735 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 46,459 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 43,186 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 43,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 38,938 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 32,638 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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S555 NSH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S555 NSH, 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 S555 NSH registered?

S555 NSH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is S555 NSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 NSH shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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