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BK03 TZC

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3549cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,173 mi
Last recorded81,173 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 TZC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,549cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 81,173 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 81,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 80,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Arm inner rose joint boot split

Nearside Rear Track control arm outer joint boot deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2024 80,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Arm inner rose joint boot split

Nearside Rear Track control arm outer joint boot deteriorated

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 80,740 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 79,938 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 79,080 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 78,396 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 76,966 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 76,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 70,807 miles

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

Various suspension bushes weak

Pass 18 Aug 2017 68,757 miles

suspension warning light on dash

Pass 17 Aug 2016 66,555 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)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 66,549 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 63,894 miles

All 4 tyres just starting to wear edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 63,894 miles

All 4 tyres just starting to wear edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 61,558 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,922 miles

slight play nearside rear suspension

Pass 3 Aug 2011 47,068 miles

slight play offside and nearside rear suspension joints

Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,315 miles

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

unable to check inner brake pads

wipers smear

Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,149 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 27,611 miles

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

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

unable to see inner brake pads †rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,682 miles

nsf tyre on 2mm

osf tyre on 1.6mm

unable to see inner pads

Fail 10 Aug 2006 21,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre 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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BK03 TZC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BK03 TZC, 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 BK03 TZC registered?

BK03 TZC is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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