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SA03 ESK

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

173,562 mi
Last recorded173,562 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 173,562 miles

General corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Diff corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2025 173,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Diff corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2024 168,879 miles

General corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Diff corrosion

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 161,383 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 152,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 143,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 139,311 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 131,086 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 120,110 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 120,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension arm to shocker bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2017 115,497 miles

front brake back plates insecure

o/s/f and n/s/r brake pipes corroding

power steering hose damp

rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 110,541 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 95,856 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 94,791 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 94,296 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 87,220 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 81,193 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 70,985 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 62,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 49,063 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 38,516 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,622 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 ESK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ESK, 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 ESK registered?

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

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