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Y111 SMF

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3549cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

197,528 mi
Last recorded197,528 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY111 SMF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,549cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 197,528 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 197,528 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 189,071 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 180,793 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 171,070 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 159,675 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 148,791 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 141,141 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 130,320 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 125,071 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 120,349 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 120,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 113,638 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 107,364 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 107,362 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 106,598 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 99,865 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 90,105 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 90,105 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 79,641 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 73,617 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 67,583 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 61,023 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 53,291 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,214 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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Y111 SMF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y111 SMF, 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 Y111 SMF registered?

Y111 SMF is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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