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SRZ 4947

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,969 mi
Last recorded115,969 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRZ 4947
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 115,969 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 115,969 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 107,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 107,369 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2024 104,193 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2024 104,193 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 92,384 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 85,167 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 82,847 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 80,060 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 76,900 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 72,658 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 69,590 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 65,214 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 58,825 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 53,468 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 47,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear nearside brake disc pitted pn inner surface

Pass 22 Jun 2010 42,587 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 36,707 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,485 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 24,667 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 24,667 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 19,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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SRZ 4947 is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SRZ 4947, 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 SRZ 4947 registered?

SRZ 4947 is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is SRZ 4947 safe to buy?

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