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FW03 DAV

2003 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,989 mi
Last recorded111,989 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW03 DAV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 111,989 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes - inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes - inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2025 108,914 miles

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

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

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2025 108,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split ( marked yellow ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2024 106,429 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 106,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 103,928 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 103,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 99,535 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 96,358 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2020 93,476 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jun 2019 87,535 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Fail 11 Jun 2019 87,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 7 Jul 2018 81,080 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 77,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 77,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 72,075 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack end

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,148 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 54,289 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 54,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 49,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,969 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 39,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 35,337 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,087 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,098 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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FW03 DAV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FW03 DAV, 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 FW03 DAV registered?

FW03 DAV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FW03 DAV safe to buy?

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