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BL03 EVG

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

127,519 mi
Last recorded127,519 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 EVG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 127,519 miles

Offside Rear handbrake spring missing

all tyres perished

eml on during test

Pass 1 Apr 2025 124,929 miles

Rear Inner both brake flexi metal ends corroded

both front outer track rod ends corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2024 122,788 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 121,010 miles

both front flexi brake hoses have corrosion to ends

Pass 31 Mar 2022 119,189 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 119,185 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 115,827 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 101,848 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 99,594 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 93,948 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 92,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 92,367 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,101 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 78,845 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 74,825 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,551 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 66,317 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 53,755 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 42,507 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 25,242 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 19,806 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 EVG is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 BL03 EVG, 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 BL03 EVG registered?

BL03 EVG is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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