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A11 PYA

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

153,347 mi
Last recorded153,347 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 PYA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 153,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2026 153,347 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 152,301 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 151,947 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 151,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 149,916 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all 3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all 3 joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 149,916 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all 3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all 3 joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 148,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked & perished between tread blocks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 148,420 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked & perished between tread blocks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 146,746 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess anti roll bar droplink chafing cable (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 142,792 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 136,748 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 125,372 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 115,185 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 106,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres deteriorated (some cracks in treads)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 102,515 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jul 2013 96,848 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 96,848 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 93,151 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 93,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 92,015 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2011 92,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 88,020 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 88,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 83,863 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 69,822 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 59,157 miles

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2006 48,823 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 48,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A11 PYA is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 A11 PYA, 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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A11 PYA is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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