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BT03 EJY

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

94,222 mi
Last recorded94,222 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 EJY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 94,222 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 92,301 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 92,292 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 89,401 miles

all tyres getting low

centre chassis corroded and holed

play in rear lower suspension bearing

rear pads worn low

rear subframe bushes worn

slight p/s leak

Fail 2 Apr 2024 89,401 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

all tyres getting low

centre chassis corroded and holed

play in rear lower suspension bearing

rear pads worn low

rear subframe bushes worn

slight p/s leak

Pass 12 Apr 2023 86,395 miles

centre chassis corroded

front coil springs corroded

play in rear suspension bearings

radiator leaking

rear tyres worn on inner egde

Pass 19 Mar 2022 83,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 80,255 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 78,199 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 75,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 72,421 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 71,610 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,765 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 67,074 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 67,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,436 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,217 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,833 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 53,752 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,907 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,749 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 43,749 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,156 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,749 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 27,808 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 27,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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BT03 EJY is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 BT03 EJY, 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 BT03 EJY registered?

BT03 EJY is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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