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YF03 GRH

2003 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

128,177 mi
Last recorded128,177 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 GRH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 128,177 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 124,798 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 122,505 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 121,918 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 121,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 120,438 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 120,436 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 119,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer case (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 118,393 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 117,406 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 13 Dec 2016 115,590 miles

Nearside Rear lower shockabsorber damper bush early signs wear

both rear tyres outer casings rubber perish split

Fail 12 Dec 2016 115,590 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lower shockabsorber damper bush early signs wear

both rear tyres outer casings rubber perish split

engine management light illuminated

Pass 5 Jan 2016 114,457 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 109,932 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 109,874 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 105,912 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 102,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 98,685 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 93,660 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 93,660 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 89,424 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 86,064 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 86,064 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r outer handbrake cable rubbing on suspension

Fail 20 Feb 2008 76,437 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise offside rear handbrake cable buffer on top of drop link insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2008 76,437 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise offside rear handbrake cable buffer on top of drop link insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2007 63,656 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 41,871 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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YF03 GRH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YF03 GRH, 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 YF03 GRH registered?

YF03 GRH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 April 2003.

Is YF03 GRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 GRH shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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