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OU03 JWV

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,293 mi
Last recorded105,293 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 JWV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 105,293 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 103,353 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 103,338 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 101,596 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 101,581 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 100,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 100,640 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 98,372 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 95,678 miles

Both inner sills starting to corrode

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 93,547 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 91,517 miles

Some advanced corrosion to inner / outer sills at base of front wings.

Some corrosion n/s/f chassis rail

Some play in n/s and o/s/r suspension joints.

Fail 2 Oct 2017 91,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Management information lamp indicates a fault.

Some advanced corrosion to inner / outer sills at base of front wings.

Some corrosion n/s/f chassis rail

Some play in n/s and o/s/r suspension joints.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 88,981 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat badly corroded with slight blow (7.1.2)

Power steering rack damp with oil

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Some advanced corrosion to n/s and o/s/f inner and outer sills

Fail 26 Jul 2016 88,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat badly corroded with slight blow (7.1.2)

Power steering rack damp with oil

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Some advanced corrosion to n/s and o/s/f inner and outer sills

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to exposing ply or cords

Pass 28 Jul 2015 86,763 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front sill corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2015 86,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front sill corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 83,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 79,074 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 72,195 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,000 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,259 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 53,024 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 53,024 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 44,809 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,855 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,319 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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OU03 JWV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OU03 JWV, 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 OU03 JWV registered?

OU03 JWV is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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