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BC03 THG

2003 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

105,780 mi
Last recorded105,780 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 THG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 105,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 104,699 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 104,675 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated TIE ROD (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated TIE ROD (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 102,938 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 102,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 96,966 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 92,069 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 88,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 80,972 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 74,555 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 74,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front balding on inner edge

Nearside Rear balding on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2017 66,789 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 59,713 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 56,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 56,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 53,010 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,986 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,626 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 43,990 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,682 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 34,630 miles

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,621 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 25,465 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 25,465 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,956 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 19,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BC03 THG is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 THG, 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 THG registered?

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

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