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557 MFM

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,542 mi
Last recorded54,542 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration557 MFM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 54,542 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 52,088 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 52,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 49,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 46,949 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 42,974 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 39,853 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 38,044 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 35,093 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 31,031 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 28,241 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 24,906 miles

Child seat fitted obstructing a full inspection of adult belt.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Slight corrosion to brake hoses (pipe)

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 10 Dec 2014 23,175 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 19,627 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 18,546 miles

Corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 11 Dec 2012 18,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 13 Dec 2011 17,564 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 14,377 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 9,572 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 4,590 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 4,584 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 10,457 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 4,343 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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557 MFM is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 557 MFM, 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 557 MFM registered?

557 MFM is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is 557 MFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 557 MFM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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