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BU03 WVT

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

167,660 mi
Last recorded167,660 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 WVT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 167,660 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 165,705 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 165,705 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 159,301 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 159,301 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 152,640 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 146,007 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 145,636 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected level difference (5.3.5 (b) (i))

reduced damping effect off side rear

Pass 24 Aug 2021 137,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 125,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 125,180 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 114,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush,s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 114,196 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both sides sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of sills for any corrosion or damage.

engine cover and under-try fitted not allowing full inspection

seat belt inspection not completed due to obstructed by object .

Pass 25 Aug 2018 103,364 miles

air suspension fault light illuminated

Pass 6 Sep 2017 92,308 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 92,308 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged o/s and n/s front (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 82,046 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 81,880 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 71,112 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 59,705 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 47,614 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 47,614 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,216 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 35,177 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 22,530 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 22,317 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 22,106 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,745 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 20,926 miles

Wiper blades slpit

Pass 24 Oct 2006 19,264 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 16,539 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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BU03 WVT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 BU03 WVT, 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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BU03 WVT is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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