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W111 MCL

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,936 mi
Last recorded48,936 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW111 MCL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 48,936 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 48,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 47,196 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 45,490 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 44,013 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 42,553 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 41,074 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 40,156 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 40,038 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 39,345 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 38,857 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 37,980 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Nov 2014 36,802 miles

small chips on windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2013 34,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2013 34,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 31,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 29,294 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 27,376 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 24,744 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 24,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 20,002 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 17,752 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 14,048 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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W111 MCL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W111 MCL, 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 W111 MCL registered?

W111 MCL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is W111 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W111 MCL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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