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SC03 XGB

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,761 mi
Last recorded125,761 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 XGB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 125,761 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 125,744 miles

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))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 118,676 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 112,542 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 112,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded up side of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 100kg (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear under drivers footwell (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling suspension arm (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 100kg (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 105,208 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2015 101,188 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2014 93,151 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 84,462 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 76,555 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 69,609 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 68,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

n/s/r tyre at legal limit

Pass 14 Jan 2010 60,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play in o/s/r shocker bush

Pass 9 Jan 2009 52,870 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 43,352 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 43,251 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 43,251 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 38,866 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 38,866 miles

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

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

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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SC03 XGB 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 78.9%.

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 SC03 XGB, 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 SC03 XGB registered?

SC03 XGB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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