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SA03 ATC

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,195 mi
Last recorded113,195 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 ATC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 113,195 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 112,139 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 110,515 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 110,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 98,178 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 92,045 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 92,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 86,748 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 81,690 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 75,441 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 71,193 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 71,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 70,000 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 2 Jul 2015 69,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 11 Jun 2014 69,760 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 69,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 15 Jun 2012 67,951 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 9 Jun 2011 66,877 miles

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,178 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 62,225 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 18 Jun 2008 59,297 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 49,860 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 41,207 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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SA03 ATC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SA03 ATC, 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 SA03 ATC registered?

SA03 ATC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is SA03 ATC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 ATC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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