CarVerify

Free Car Check

YF03 GSA

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

118,110 mi
Last recorded118,110 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 GSA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 118,110 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 116,273 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 113,880 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 113,880 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 109,519 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 104,890 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 100,393 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 94,919 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened have rust lips on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 94,917 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened have rust lips on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 82,979 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 80,292 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Under covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2018 80,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking Leaking from steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Under covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 76,175 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear heat shield insecure

both rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Fail 30 Jan 2017 76,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear heat shield insecure

Offside wiper deteriorated

both rear brake discs corroded on in surface

Pass 8 Feb 2016 72,274 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil level low

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 67,808 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wipers perished

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 62,942 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,407 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,070 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 39,116 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 39,116 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,204 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 26,306 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
Full Jaguar Xj reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YF03 GSA is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YF03 GSA?

You can check the full history of YF03 GSA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YF03 GSA registered?

YF03 GSA is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is YF03 GSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 GSA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF03 GSA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YF03 GSA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.