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FHW 17

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,775 mi
Last recorded55,775 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHW 17
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 55,775 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 55,490 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 55,190 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 54,814 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 54,225 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 52,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 52,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear track control arm dust cover split

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear track control arm dust cover split

Pass 25 Jul 2018 50,066 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 48,313 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 47,457 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,453 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,016 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 39,956 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 37,587 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2011 35,750 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 33,191 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 27,654 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,854 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 22,343 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 17,634 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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FHW 17 is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FHW 17, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FHW 17 registered?

FHW 17 is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is FHW 17 safe to buy?

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