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B17 BMT

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,446 mi
Last recorded51,446 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 BMT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 51,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 46,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 18 Oct 2023 43,126 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 39,239 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 35,231 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 31,452 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 25,275 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 23,013 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 20,437 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 16,477 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 16,477 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 13,106 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 9,065 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 3,873 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 3,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres in very poor codition due to cracking/ageing cords may be exposed soon

Pass 16 Jan 2013 2,924 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 2,918 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2012 2,231 miles

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

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

signs of cracking ageing rear tyres need replacing soon

Fail 8 Jan 2011 2 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres wearing uneven

light cracks in outer sidewalls of offside and nearside rear tyres

nearside front wheel badly scored (no cracks)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 2 miles

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

front tyres wearing uneven

light cracks in outer sidewalls of offside and nearside rear tyres

nearside front wheel badly scored (no cracks)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 28,873 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,848 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 16,502 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 11,262 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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B17 BMT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B17 BMT, 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 B17 BMT registered?

B17 BMT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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