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G19 BDS

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,504 mi
Last recorded121,504 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG19 BDS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 121,504 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyre bald on inner edge

Both rear lower suspension arm inner bush gators split

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

Pass 22 May 2024 111,497 miles

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

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

eml light on

rear suspension sub frame corroded

Fail 22 May 2024 111,497 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

rear suspension sub frame corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2024 110,828 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread cut / split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine MIL stays on

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both are worn at inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear treads are Badly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both are Bald at inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 105,289 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear suspension heavely corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 100,180 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 93,995 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,726 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 83,487 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 78,493 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,672 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 68,798 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,279 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,631 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,689 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 47,839 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,115 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,378 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,944 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,275 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 16,321 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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G19 BDS is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G19 BDS, 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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G19 BDS is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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