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SF03 JAG

2003 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,628 mi
Last recorded103,628 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 103,628 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 102,845 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 102,837 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2023 102,479 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2023 102,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 100,476 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 May 2022 100,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 May 2021 98,400 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 96,216 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2020 96,212 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 May 2019 91,759 miles

brake pipe to o/s/f flexi starting to rust

slight play in n/s/r wheel

Pass 29 Mar 2018 87,236 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 84,522 miles

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,255 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,792 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,346 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 63,422 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 61,217 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 57,238 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 49,360 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 39,624 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)

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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SF03 JAG is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SF03 JAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF03 JAG registered?

SF03 JAG is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is SF03 JAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF03 JAG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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