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BG03 JTY

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,529 mi
Last recorded98,529 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 JTY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 98,529 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 98,196 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 98,061 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 97,090 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 95,663 miles

chassis rusted

Fail 23 Mar 2022 95,654 miles

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

chassis rusted

front suspension noisy

oil low

Pass 31 Mar 2021 94,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 94,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 92,455 miles

Surface corrosion on all steel brake pipes but not able to inspect all due to under trays fitted.

Fail 22 Nov 2019 92,436 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 inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on all steel brake pipes but not able to inspect all due to under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 81,424 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 75,671 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 72,061 miles

General surface rust

Pass 13 Jul 2015 68,874 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 65,475 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 60,159 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 50,252 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,033 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 39,981 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,053 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 27,852 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 19,757 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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BG03 JTY is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc 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 BG03 JTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 JTY registered?

BG03 JTY is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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