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BD52 NDJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,185 mi
Last recorded128,185 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 NDJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 128,185 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 128,185 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 124,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 124,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged outer casing worn through (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 121,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush closest to tyre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 118,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 118,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure Too tank, Both clips corroded away (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 114,649 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 114,639 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside and offside front to rear by joiner on offside front floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 113,463 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 113,458 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear anti roll bar linkage dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working windscreen wipers not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front lower brake pipe corroded (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 101,668 miles

o/s front metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2018 101,668 miles

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

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

o/s front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 99,985 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 99,985 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 97,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 97,110 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 92,392 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 86,864 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 80,860 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 80,860 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 72,916 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 66,537 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 60,990 miles

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)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 60,989 miles

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

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

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 7 Dec 2009 51,788 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 42,134 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 31,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,515 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 23,229 miles

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)

rear no plate marked

Pass 30 Jan 2006 18,841 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 18,841 miles

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

off side front tyre 1.6mm inner edge advise replace

rear number plate in poor condition

rear pads low

rear tyres 3mm

screen chipped

under trays fitted

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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BD52 NDJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BD52 NDJ, 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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BD52 NDJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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