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OW03 HZX

2003 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

75,768 mi
Last recorded75,768 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 HZX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 75,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 75,643 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 75,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 75,430 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 74,715 miles

Rear Upper wish bone gaiter perished

Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,471 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 73,815 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 73,447 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 73,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 72,553 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 71,744 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 69,658 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 68,774 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 67,776 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 67,089 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 66,076 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 64,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 64,118 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 63,851 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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OW03 HZX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OW03 HZX, 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 OW03 HZX registered?

OW03 HZX is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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