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S5 XJJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

121,564 mi
Last recorded121,564 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 XJJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 121,564 miles

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

front suspension arm bushes worn

rear subframe corroded

slight play in o/s/r shock bush

Pass 18 Sep 2024 118,171 miles

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

play in n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm front bushes

play in o/s/r bottom shock bush

Pass 20 Sep 2023 114,222 miles

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

n/s/r track arm play in ball joint

play in n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes (lower shock mount bush)

Pass 15 Sep 2022 110,362 miles

o/s/r track rod play in ball joint

rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 14 Sep 2021 105,425 miles

front brake pipes corroded (behind under tray)

play in o/s/r stabilizer arm ball joint and dust covers split

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,153 miles

play in o/s/r lower suspension arm bushes

rear brake pads low

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 96,342 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear discs and pads worn and corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 92,389 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2017 85,368 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 85,368 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 79,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 75,538 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,062 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 70,893 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 70,439 miles

front brake discs heavily lipped

Pass 25 Jan 2014 70,151 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 62,792 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 62,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake disc's are slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 53,999 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 53,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,451 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 51,405 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 46,835 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 46,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 13 Mar 2009 41,769 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 41,708 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,997 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 29,720 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 29,713 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 22,455 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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S5 XJJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 S5 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 S5 XJJ registered?

S5 XJJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is S5 XJJ safe to buy?

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