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FV03 FNM

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,764 mi
Last recorded112,764 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 FNM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 112,764 miles

Engine light on

Fail 27 Sep 2025 112,751 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine light on

Pass 2 Sep 2024 106,087 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 97,155 miles

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

Chip in windscreen

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 88,294 miles

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

Front tyres 3mm

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 88,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyres 3mm

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 84,478 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 84,478 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened centre. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 82,741 miles

under trays fitted to chassis unable to inspect above

Pass 16 May 2019 75,860 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 66,205 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 59,772 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 55,934 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 52,761 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,035 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 39,050 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 30,358 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 24,874 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 23,018 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,307 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 16,924 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 16,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 15,075 miles

Pads worn low.

Pass 8 May 2006 11,424 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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FV03 FNM is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV03 FNM, 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 FV03 FNM registered?

FV03 FNM is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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