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A15 BBJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

105,090 mi
Last recorded105,090 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 BBJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 105,090 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 103,483 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 101,472 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 100,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (L) shape pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (l)shape pipe (1.1.11 (c))

petrol tank metal strap corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2021 99,370 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 97,769 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 95,556 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 92,051 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 88,479 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 88,479 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 84,162 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 84,161 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 77,168 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s raised edge tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s on limit, raised edge tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 72,004 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 72,004 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 65,780 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 49,469 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low inner edge

front pads wearing low

rear pads wearing low

Fail 26 Jan 2013 49,318 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low inner edge

front pads wearing low

rear pads wearing low

Pass 31 Jan 2012 34,137 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 32,862 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake disc inner face pitted.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 30,727 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 26,088 miles

Light corrosion lip to brake discs

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,856 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 16,971 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 11,258 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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A15 BBJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A15 BBJ, 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 A15 BBJ registered?

A15 BBJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is A15 BBJ safe to buy?

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