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SD03 JPJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

182,763 mi
Last recorded182,763 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 JPJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 182,763 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 182,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2021 176,670 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported pipe secure to subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Engine cover and under tray obscuring some copoents

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 170,966 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 170,966 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 166,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 159,963 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 153,060 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 144,997 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 133,461 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 123,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 117,703 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 117,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 102,719 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2010 102,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 86,628 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 86,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 75,019 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 75,019 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 51,753 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 51,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 27,003 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 26,959 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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SD03 JPJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 SD03 JPJ, 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 SD03 JPJ registered?

SD03 JPJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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