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X16 MJL

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

177,560 mi
Last recorded177,560 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX16 MJL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 177,560 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 177,529 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 176,042 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 175,794 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension lower on near side.

Fail 11 May 2022 175,794 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

suspension lower on near side.

Fail 30 Jun 2021 175,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 171,423 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 168,771 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 160,009 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 149,275 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 140,350 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 135,798 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 134,877 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 121,913 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 107,658 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 94,155 miles

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 78,502 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 59,053 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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X16 MJL 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 X16 MJL, 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 X16 MJL registered?

X16 MJL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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