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BL03 FTP

2003 Jaguar Xj

Bronze Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

57,696 mi
Last recorded57,696 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FTP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 57,696 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 55,258 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 55,258 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 55,231 miles

All four brake pipes greased.

o/s/r and n/s/r anti roll bar links (ball joint dust covers) perished.

o/s/r and n/s/r track arms (ball joint dust covers) perished.

Pass 1 Jun 2023 54,894 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 54,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 54,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 54,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 53,278 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub rose joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub rose joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 51,576 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 49,713 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 49,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 47,815 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 45,857 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 44,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 42,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 40,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 39,309 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 37,772 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,982 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,025 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 29,384 miles

off side wiper starting to split

Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,310 miles

o/s wiper blade in poor condition

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 FTP is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Bronze with a 3,555cc 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 BL03 FTP, 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 BL03 FTP registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL03 FTP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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