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YC03 JOJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

80,556 mi
Last recorded80,556 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 JOJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 80,556 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 80,554 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

EML indicating a fault

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 2 Jul 2025 76,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside door mirror glass discoloured

Fail 23 Jun 2025 76,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside door mirror glass discoloured

Pass 29 Jun 2024 74,556 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing inner and outer edges

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 74,180 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 73,606 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 72,972 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 72,240 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 72,240 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour new bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 70,816 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 70,816 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 69,210 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 69,210 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 64,985 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 60,931 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,812 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 56,812 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working head light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,202 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,705 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 42,511 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,286 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,891 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 37,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 35,014 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 35,014 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,256 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 20,328 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,020 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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YC03 JOJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YC03 JOJ, 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 YC03 JOJ registered?

YC03 JOJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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