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WU03 UJK

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

121,982 mi
Last recorded121,982 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 UJK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 121,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside subframe copious amounts of surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 121,982 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside subframe copious amounts of surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 120,564 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 119,636 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 118,183 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 117,454 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 116,528 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 116,528 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 113,381 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 111,230 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 109,571 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 106,819 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 101,316 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 98,040 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 98,040 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 95,937 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 95,937 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 93,010 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 25 Jul 2012 93,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 82,389 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 82,389 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres badly scrubbed off on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2010 70,865 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 68,701 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 68,701 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 63,853 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 63,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

both front wipers split but still clearing screen

corrossion on rear brake discs

Pass 19 Jul 2007 55,778 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 48,262 miles

Movement in both front shock absorber lower bushes.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 48,262 miles

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

Movement in both front shock absorber lower bushes.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WU03 UJK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WU03 UJK, 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 WU03 UJK registered?

WU03 UJK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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