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SA03 CML

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,034 mi
Last recorded107,034 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 CML
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 107,034 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 106,025 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension has several spots of surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 106,025 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension has several spots of surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 104,948 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 103,827 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 101,913 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 99,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 97,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear sub frame surface corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2017 94,949 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 92,627 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 91,086 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 89,296 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 87,833 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2012 86,044 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2011 83,950 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 80,721 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2010 80,721 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 70,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 70,031 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 58,103 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 58,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 47,358 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 May 2006 32,382 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 CML is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CML, 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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SA03 CML is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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