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BT03 XEM

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

225,728 mi
Last recorded225,728 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 XEM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 225,728 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 221,551 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 221,545 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 215,328 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 215,325 miles

Offside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected levelling rod bracket broken (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 211,789 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 205,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift in new part. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear rose joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 198,492 miles

Front Both tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2018 198,492 miles

Front Both tyres worn on inner edge

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 184,971 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 170,049 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 170,049 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 154,828 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 139,651 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 121,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 102,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 83,306 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 75,899 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 75,899 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 68,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertray

Pass 27 Jun 2008 59,209 miles

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

airbag light on

undertray

Fail 27 Jun 2008 59,207 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

airbag light on

undertray

Pass 29 Jun 2007 48,904 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 36,366 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 XEM is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

BT03 XEM is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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