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XJ02 BOB

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

124,809 mi
Last recorded124,809 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ02 BOB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 124,809 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 124,808 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (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))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 122,981 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 121,553 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 118,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 115,770 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 112,510 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 108,056 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 103,754 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside slightly binding (3.5.1g)

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 23 Feb 2017 100,573 miles

air suspension warning light displayed on the dashboard

under trays / engine covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 14 Feb 2017 100,573 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air suspension warning light displayed on the dashboard

under trays / engine covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 25 Feb 2016 97,068 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 97,068 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,142 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 94,140 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 89,194 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 89,194 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 81,873 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 75,310 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 70,078 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 70,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Mar 2010 64,474 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 64,474 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 57,556 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 57,556 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,024 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 46,913 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 46,913 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,916 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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XJ02 BOB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 XJ02 BOB, 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 XJ02 BOB registered?

XJ02 BOB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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