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BU03 XCL

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

182,925 mi
Last recorded182,925 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 XCL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 182,925 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 182,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2024 178,039 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 177,816 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 177,816 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 176,140 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 171,360 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 161,420 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 159,291 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 157,829 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 145,887 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 145,887 miles

Emissions not tested Engine oil level below dipstick (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 134,825 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 124,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 112,675 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 99,955 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 87,018 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 72,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear # plate starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Mar 2009 58,312 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 58,312 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 49,260 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,116 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear exhaust clamp on nearside rubbing on stabilizer bar

Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,240 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 XCL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BU03 XCL, 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 BU03 XCL registered?

BU03 XCL is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is BU03 XCL safe to buy?

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