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BL03 BHZ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

105,139 mi
Last recorded105,139 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 BHZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 105,139 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 104,589 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 104,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 104,176 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 104,173 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 103,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear [unable to see as covered] (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 103,635 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 103,533 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear[front part] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 102,258 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 102,255 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear [unable to see as covered up] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main feed pipes to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 101,201 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre lower arm bush for bolt to damper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 95,268 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 92,694 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 90,491 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 85,038 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 82,861 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 82,861 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 75,880 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 75,769 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner an outer edges.

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 66,123 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 66,111 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 66,107 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 60,310 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 51,267 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 36,497 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 23,038 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 23,038 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 9,322 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 5,482 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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BL03 BHZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BL03 BHZ, 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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BL03 BHZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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