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OE03 FXB

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,043 mi
Last recorded105,043 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 FXB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 105,043 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 103,511 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 101,199 miles

Central Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 101,132 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

washer jet partially blocked

Pass 4 Feb 2023 98,972 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))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff

front section general underside corrosion

rear underside section general corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2023 98,972 miles

Windscreen washer not working pipe split (3.5 (a))

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))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff

corrosion forming on os sill

front section general underside corrosion

rear underside section general corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2022 96,829 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 96,037 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 94,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 93,122 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 91,300 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 84,423 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 73,614 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 73,608 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 67,503 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside

slight end float in diff bearings

Pass 23 Oct 2012 62,805 miles

rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 20 Oct 2011 58,086 miles

o/s/f tyre worn

o/s/r tyre worm

Pass 27 Oct 2010 53,069 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 49,115 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 45,261 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 45,261 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 41,340 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 33,847 miles

o/s front top ball joint has wear very close to limit

Fail 5 May 2007 33,847 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s front top ball joint has wear very close to limit

Pass 16 May 2006 25,783 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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OE03 FXB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE03 FXB, 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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OE03 FXB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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