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BT03 EKB

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

55,725 mi
Last recorded55,725 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 EKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 55,725 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 53,246 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 51,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe In Wheel Arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe In Wheel Arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 51,947 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill Holed + Heavily Corroded. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill Holed + Heavily Corroded. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe In Wheel Arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe In Wheel Arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 51,934 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 51,930 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Faulty instrument lights..

Pass 20 Nov 2018 51,810 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 51,711 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 50,779 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 49,889 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 48,874 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 47,549 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 46,487 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 44,317 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 44,316 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,065 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 38,887 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 38,839 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 36,305 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 4 Nov 2009 36,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front wheel alignment needs checking.

Pass 7 May 2008 30,087 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 25,840 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,533 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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BT03 EKB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BT03 EKB, 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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BT03 EKB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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