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W4 WMH

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,584 mi
Last recorded92,584 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 WMH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2024 92,584 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Electronic parking brake doesn't lock up even after 4 times lifting the switch. (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both NS and OS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm both inner and outer boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both the NS and OS wishbone inner rose joints. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NS and OS inoperable, or flickering on and of on the OS. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both NS and OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both NS and OS. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 87,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 85,783 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 80,918 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 74,807 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,430 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 69,430 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 63,876 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,863 miles

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

under cover tray

windscreen chip

Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,587 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wind screen chip

Pass 4 Sep 2013 41,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 30,237 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 18,798 miles

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

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

under cover fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2010 8,949 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 29 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,863 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 33,410 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 19,292 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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W4 WMH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W4 WMH, 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 W4 WMH registered?

W4 WMH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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