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SR03 FBJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,748 mi
Last recorded156,748 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 FBJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 156,748 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2024 154,332 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 154,212 miles

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 149,905 miles

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

oil leak

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 30 Jul 2020 148,146 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 148,139 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 145,198 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 145,192 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 145,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 145,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (3.4.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (3.4.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 144,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear warning light on

Pass 11 Jul 2013 133,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 20 Dec 2012 129,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2012 129,814 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2012 127,152 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 127,152 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 111,369 miles

Gearbox has slight oil leak

Oil leak

Plastic undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection to be carried out

Pass 20 Aug 2010 103,449 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 83,517 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 72,220 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 72,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 53,125 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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SR03 FBJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SR03 FBJ, 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 SR03 FBJ registered?

SR03 FBJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is SR03 FBJ safe to buy?

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