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SA03 FMH

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,975 mi
Last recorded101,975 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 FMH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 101,975 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 85,723 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 78,369 miles

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 78,296 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 78,259 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn pan rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn pan rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rose joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rose joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,279 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 77,266 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 77,042 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 74,836 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 72,054 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 65,435 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 60,394 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,710 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 49,710 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bonnet cable tight

Pass 29 Aug 2008 46,999 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 46,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Aug 2007 33,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 33,102 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 31,009 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 FMH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SA03 FMH, 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 FMH registered?

SA03 FMH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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