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YH03 DWS

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,435 mi
Last recorded100,435 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 DWS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 100,435 miles

UNDERSIDE HAS CORROSION

Pass 12 Sep 2024 99,187 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 97,788 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 97,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 97,268 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 97,229 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 96,450 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 95,006 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 95,001 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 92,725 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 89,420 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 89,420 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 85,313 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 79,616 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 73,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 66,961 miles

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

wiper blades slightly split

Pass 17 Dec 2008 61,776 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 54,241 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 45,887 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 41,809 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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YH03 DWS is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YH03 DWS, 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 YH03 DWS registered?

YH03 DWS is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is YH03 DWS safe to buy?

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