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SG02 AUG

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,649 mi
Last recorded129,649 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 AUG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 129,649 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 129,006 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 128,257 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 127,284 miles

under body components has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2022 126,776 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under-body components corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2021 125,610 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 124,466 miles

under-body components corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 123,722 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 122,617 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 119,726 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brakes uneven

Pass 24 Nov 2015 116,575 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 112,715 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 112,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 110,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 110,353 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 100,663 miles

engine covers fitted

osf tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear pads wearing low

underbody covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2012 98,487 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 98,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 92,990 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 92,984 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 88,986 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 84,926 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 80,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 80,064 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 69,865 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 69,865 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 55,420 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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SG02 AUG is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SG02 AUG, 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 SG02 AUG registered?

SG02 AUG is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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