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YP03 VMY

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3549cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,352 mi
Last recorded94,352 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 VMY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,549cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 94,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 91,255 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 91,254 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 90,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 88,850 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 85,963 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 80,707 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 76,124 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 67,490 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 58,711 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 50,962 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 50,962 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,318 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 43,183 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 33,028 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 30,152 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 28,827 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 22,704 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 20,299 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 18,949 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 17,568 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 15,824 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 14,369 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 11,086 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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YP03 VMY is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YP03 VMY, 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 YP03 VMY registered?

YP03 VMY is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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