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BF03 PVL

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,262 mi
Last recorded83,262 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 PVL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 83,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 77,752 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 77,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 73,415 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 72,151 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 69,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear handbrake low reading

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear diff bushes becoming unbonded

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2020 59,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe to flexi hose is rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes from abs pump are rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe to flexi hose is rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under rear of engine bay to floor pan area the 2 front to rear brake pipes are rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has slight seepage from the oil seal where the column attaches onto it (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 42,352 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 30,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to shock absorber lower mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to shock absorber lower mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 30,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to shock absorber lower mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to shock absorber lower mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 29,979 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 24,669 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 20,084 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators have a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 14,232 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 4,408 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 348 miles

Front tyres are worn unevenly

Rear brake discs are corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2012 67,365 miles

Engine management light on

N/S rear brake hose rubbing on top suspension arm.Adjusted so clearing arm.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake imbalance 22%

Pass 3 Feb 2012 67,365 miles

Engine management light on

N/S rear brake hose rubbing on top suspension arm.Adjusted so clearing arm.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake imbalance 22%

Pass 7 Feb 2011 60,081 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,068 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,745 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,681 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,932 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 22,648 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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BF03 PVL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF03 PVL, 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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BF03 PVL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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