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SV03 SNF

2003 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,174 mi
Last recorded101,174 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 SNF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 101,174 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 101,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 101,047 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 100,870 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 100,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 100,762 miles

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

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

handbrake just met the limit

nearside inner sill corroded

offside inner sill corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2020 100,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

handbrake just met the limit

nearside inner sill corroded

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 99,908 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 98,921 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 98,921 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 98,018 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 18 Feb 2017 98,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 96,210 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 95,190 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 95,190 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 94,222 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

eml light on

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2014 94,222 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

eml light on

n/s/r road wheel slightly stiff when turned by free hand

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 93,525 miles

sticky brake switch

Pass 21 Jan 2012 87,526 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 82,171 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 77,821 miles

corrosion all over under side of vehicle

rear brake pipes in poor condition (corroided)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 77,774 miles

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

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 69,162 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 60,150 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,071 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 37,337 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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SV03 SNF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SV03 SNF, 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 SV03 SNF registered?

SV03 SNF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is SV03 SNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV03 SNF shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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