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WG03 SYW

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

258,396 mi
Last recorded258,396 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 SYW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 258,396 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 258,396 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 258,392 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner wishbone bushes both worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner wishbone both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 242,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR UPPER ARMS INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 242,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn air suspension to lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

air suspension faulty

Pass 16 Feb 2019 231,333 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 216,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake performance slightly low

Oil leak ()

nearside front fog light not working

offside front tyre heavily worn on the inner shoulder

offside rear tyre heavily worn on the inner shoulder

Fail 8 Feb 2018 216,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake performance slightly low

Oil leak ()

nearside front fog light not working

offside front tyre heavily worn on the inner shoulder

offside rear tyre heavily worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 7 Feb 2017 191,231 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 191,231 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 170,951 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine light on dash

front discs worn and corroded

oil leak

rear tyres getting low

slight play in front wishbone bushes

Fail 9 Feb 2016 170,872 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine light on dash

front discs worn and corroded

oil leak

rear tyres getting low

slight play in front wishbone bushes

Pass 12 Feb 2015 141,013 miles

nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode

nearside rear brake pads low

offside and nearside rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 10 Feb 2015 141,013 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode

nearside rear brake pads low

offside and nearside rear tyres getting low on tread

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 9 Feb 2014 121,011 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 121,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 99,663 miles

brake discs corroded

coolant low

engine management light on

exhaust heat sheild loose

exhaust system corroded

stone chips in windscreen

tyres perished

Pass 22 Nov 2011 96,328 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 92,827 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 85,222 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 76,590 miles

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 29 May 2007 67,932 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 61,229 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 61,217 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front no plate delaminating

windscreen chips in centre

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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WG03 SYW is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WG03 SYW, 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 WG03 SYW registered?

WG03 SYW is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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