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BC03 OFY

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,286 mi
Last recorded146,286 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 OFY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 146,286 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 138,101 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end dust cover Perished

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end dust cover Perished

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 127,943 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 127,943 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 113,666 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 100,911 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 91,887 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 91,605 miles

Engine cover.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Handbrake pads. (3.5.1g)

Under tray.

Fail 4 Aug 2016 91,605 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine cover.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Handbrake pads. (3.5.1g)

Under tray.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 89,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f inner headlight washer jet poor.

Rear tyres perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 89,775 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f inner headlight washer jet poor.

Rear tyres perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 80,843 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 76,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all four tyres cracking

front discs worn to a lower thickness than is recommended

rear discs worn to a lower thickness than is recommended

Fail 4 Jul 2013 76,793 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all four tyres cracking

front discs worn to a lower thickness than is recommended

rear discs worn to a lower thickness than is recommended

Pass 5 Jul 2012 73,868 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower 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 27 Jul 2010 60,758 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 53,510 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 48,977 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 42,162 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 36,171 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 OFY is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OFY, 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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BC03 OFY is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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