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BC03 FZD

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,541 mi
Last recorded65,541 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 FZD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 65,541 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 64,000 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 62,773 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 61,459 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 60,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 58,702 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 57,365 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 55,012 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 53,394 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 50,369 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 46,795 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 45,151 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 45,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 44,114 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 42,834 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 42,830 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,964 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroding on inner surfaces

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,715 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 35,897 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 May 2009 35,897 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2008 32,513 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,303 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,140 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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BC03 FZD is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc 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 BC03 FZD, 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 BC03 FZD registered?

BC03 FZD is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is BC03 FZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC03 FZD 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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