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OS03 APS

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

122,510 mi
Last recorded122,510 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOS03 APS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 122,510 miles

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

Rear upper arm rose joint gaiters slightly perished

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear uppers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, lower, forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

some dampness around nearside rear brake pipe to brake hose connection but not leaking under pressure test

Pass 24 Jun 2025 119,108 miles

Nearside track rod end gaiter slightly perished

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

Rear upper arm rose joint gaiters slightly perished

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, lower, forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 119,039 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside track rod end gaiter slightly perished

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

Rear upper arm rose joint gaiters slightly perished

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, lower, forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 115,853 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On edges *Borderline pass* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, lower, forward control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 115,789 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes (front and rear sections) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On edges *Borderline pass* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, lower, forward control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 112,842 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 108,952 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded at the front section (marked in chalk) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 108,952 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded at the front section (marked in chalk) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 105,505 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 102,542 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner 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 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 98,025 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 94,484 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 90,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 87,834 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 84,281 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 84,281 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 79,939 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2013 76,009 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 76,009 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 69,644 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 62,456 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,393 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 50,541 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 50,541 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 43,730 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 43,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 36,900 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 36,900 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 29,055 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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OS03 APS is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 OS03 APS, 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 OS03 APS registered?

OS03 APS is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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