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BG03 XKC

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,777 mi
Last recorded28,777 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XKC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 28,777 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 27,228 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 27,203 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 24,920 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tie rod bush cover slightly deteriorated

both rear upper suspension arm bush covers slightly deteriorated

headlamp washers inoperative

Pass 24 Aug 2022 23,712 miles

both headlamp washers inoperative

Fail 15 Jun 2022 23,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer tie rod bush cover severely deteriorated

both headlamp washers not working

Pass 16 Jun 2021 22,209 miles

Front both head lamp washers not working

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer tie rod bush dust cover deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2020 22,189 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 21,663 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 21,316 miles

Nearside Rear air bag suspension has slight misting of oil

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 20,894 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 20,600 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 20,600 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 20,294 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 19,788 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 18,988 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 17,951 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,573 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 16,569 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre inner tread worn to legal limit(1.6mm),recommend renewal of tyre

warning lights on dash display,recommend inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2010 15,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 14,011 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 12,451 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 11,629 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 10,314 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 XKC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XKC, 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 BG03 XKC registered?

BG03 XKC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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