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XJ02 PTJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,396 mi
Last recorded99,396 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ02 PTJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 99,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2025 99,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 159,637 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 159,633 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper area (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 97,877 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

air suspension fault message on dash

offside and nearside front tyres becoming worn

Pass 27 Jun 2022 94,440 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 91,832 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2018 90,537 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look worn but cant see inside pad that well (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake hose ferules getting corroded all

Fail 5 Nov 2018 90,537 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look worn but cant see inside pad that well (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake hose ferules getting corroded all

Pass 6 Nov 2017 88,153 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing all 3 olive type bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing all 3 olive type bushes (2.4.G.2)

suspect vehicle may have a coolant leak as it has a strong smell of antifreeze under the bonnet

Pass 19 Oct 2016 81,556 miles

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

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

rear tyres 2.5 mm of tread

Pass 8 Oct 2015 78,422 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 76,025 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 75,989 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,888 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER SECTION

Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,730 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 67,815 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,979 miles

. nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

Fail 20 Sep 2010 61,979 miles

. nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 54,829 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,976 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 49,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 41,614 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,568 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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XJ02 PTJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XJ02 PTJ, 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 XJ02 PTJ registered?

XJ02 PTJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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