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XJZ 3982

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Gas bi-fuel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,851 mi
Last recorded117,851 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJZ 3982
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 117,851 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 111,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 104,649 miles

Multiple coolant hose/pipe connections show evidence of leaking

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 104,622 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose porous Leaking (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Bonnet has two retaining devices, offside missing

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Headlight lenses slightly cloudy

Multiple coolant hose/pipe connections show evidence of leaking

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

Offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover split

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

Parking brake cables insecure and deteriorated

Rear suspension, both sides, upper arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2022 101,283 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 99,551 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 97,389 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 92,781 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 91,003 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 87,714 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 83,941 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 80,134 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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XJZ 3982 is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XJZ 3982, 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 XJZ 3982 registered?

XJZ 3982 is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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