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2003 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

77,636 mi
Last recorded77,636 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1000 PY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 77,636 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 74,160 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 74,160 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 68,976 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 68,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing on cross joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 63,863 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 56,909 miles

Exhaust noisy has a stainless steel system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 52,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 45,708 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES ARE CRACKING . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 45,708 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES ARE CRACKING . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 44,593 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 43,183 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 43,183 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 41,620 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 40,465 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 40,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,582 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 34,494 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 30,381 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 27,835 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT HAS A CUT ON SIDE WALL

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 24,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 24,206 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 21,736 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,884 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 15,069 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 15,069 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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1000 PY is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 1000 PY, 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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1000 PY is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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