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BS03 WBS

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,131 mi
Last recorded98,131 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS03 WBS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 98,131 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 90,042 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 85,147 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 85,108 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 Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 84,386 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 84,384 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 81,229 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 78,834 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 75,485 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 73,054 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 73,054 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 66,166 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 66,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front - worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2017 56,776 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 56,776 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 33,775 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 20,717 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 20,439 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 20,084 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 19,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 18,064 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 16,349 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 14,345 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 11,592 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 9,525 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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BS03 WBS is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BS03 WBS, 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 BS03 WBS registered?

BS03 WBS is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is BS03 WBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS03 WBS shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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