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BD03 OWE

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,900 mi
Last recorded115,900 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OWE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 115,900 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 111,082 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 106,902 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 103,381 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 101,359 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 96,729 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 80,941 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 80,939 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 78,007 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 78,003 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail air bag unit lower bush (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower boot (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Jan 2015 74,308 miles

both front tyres slightly perished on edges

Fail 10 Jan 2015 74,306 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

both front tyres slightly perished on edges

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jan 2014 70,416 miles

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jan 2013 63,514 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 63,514 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 55,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,333 miles

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

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

Offside front and rear tyres are wearing low.

Offside rear registration plate lamp lens is missing.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,513 miles

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

o/s door mirror slightly loose

Pass 28 Feb 2009 41,858 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 41,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,533 miles

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

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

engine under tray fitted at time of test

nail in o/s/f tyre and tyre pressure low

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2008 39,533 miles

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

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

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

engine under tray fitted at time of test

nail in o/s/f tyre and tyre pressure low

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 May 2007 33,409 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

engine under tray fitted

Pass 25 May 2006 25,786 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges on 1.6mm

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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BD03 OWE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD03 OWE, 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 BD03 OWE registered?

BD03 OWE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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