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FE03 ONW

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

179,239 mi
Last recorded179,239 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 ONW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 179,239 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 173,128 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 166,781 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 161,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will need changing soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 155,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 151,009 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 147,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 142,602 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 136,980 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 131,123 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 129,454 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 127,239 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 125,332 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 123,455 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 120,712 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 115,467 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 115,467 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 109,548 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 109,545 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 100,082 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 94,195 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 86,559 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 70,275 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 70,275 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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FE03 ONW is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FE03 ONW, 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 FE03 ONW registered?

FE03 ONW is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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