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BA03 XLD

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,031 mi
Last recorded130,031 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA03 XLD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 130,031 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 130,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 124,309 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 122,598 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 121,561 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 71,716 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 71,714 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 65,136 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 62,345 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,329 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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BA03 XLD is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BA03 XLD, 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 BA03 XLD registered?

BA03 XLD is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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