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A18 JEE

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,039 mi
Last recorded86,039 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 JEE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 86,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper arm, Inner bush gaiter perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cloudy. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper arm, inner bush gaiter perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres beginning to crack within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 86,039 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper arm, Inner bush gaiter perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cloudy. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper arm, inner bush gaiter perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres beginning to crack within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 85,208 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 84,441 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 84,441 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 83,666 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 82,481 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2019 82,481 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))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2018 80,504 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 78,363 miles

Front both tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 13 Sep 2016 75,450 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,522 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,257 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 64,488 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,868 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,738 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 47,493 miles

both rear lower arm joints have slight play

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2009 43,704 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,787 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,503 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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A18 JEE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A18 JEE, 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 A18 JEE registered?

A18 JEE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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