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RC03 EYE

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,371 mi
Last recorded51,371 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC03 EYE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 51,371 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 50,220 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH REAR TRACK ARMS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 49,147 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 38,284 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 36,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 33,896 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 30,396 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 27,169 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 23,978 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 22,732 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 22,079 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 21,145 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 21,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking; though not yet deep enough to reach the cord

Pass 20 Jun 2013 20,293 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside and nearside front tyres are cracking

Pass 31 May 2012 19,114 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 18,198 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 17,000 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,869 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 13,246 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 10,459 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 8,713 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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RC03 EYE 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 95.2%.

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 RC03 EYE, 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 RC03 EYE registered?

RC03 EYE is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is RC03 EYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RC03 EYE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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