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3789 VC

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,542 mi
Last recorded117,542 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3789 VC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 117,542 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 116,768 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 115,233 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 115,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension system inoperative stuck in high (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 114,445 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 113,593 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 179,106 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 108,539 miles

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

Under trays & sill covers fitted covering some components

Fail 23 Jul 2020 108,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Under trays & sill covers fitted covering some components

Pass 30 Jul 2019 107,781 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low & starting to cracke in sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays & sill covers fitted covering some components from checking

Fail 19 Jul 2019 107,748 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low & starting to cracke in sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays & sill covers fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 12 Jul 2018 104,828 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2017 102,879 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes poorly clipped

Fail 28 Jun 2017 102,870 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

front to rear brake pipes poorly clipped

Pass 5 Jul 2016 101,815 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 101,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 100,512 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 97,542 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 93,357 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 89,423 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 83,894 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 77,935 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 77,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,539 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,160 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 47,081 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 39,014 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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3789 VC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 3789 VC, 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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3789 VC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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