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BD52 NDK

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,398 mi
Last recorded124,398 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 124,398 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 124,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 122,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 111,378 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 111,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 99,701 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2022 86,790 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 72,351 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 72,351 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))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 68,921 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 66,155 miles

Engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring certain items from test

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 62,601 miles

EML light on

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2017 60,084 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted

EML Light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 16 May 2016 57,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 16 May 2016 57,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

EML Light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 11 May 2015 54,990 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre nearing 2mm wear ind.

Pass 13 May 2014 52,885 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 52,885 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 49,101 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,054 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,748 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2011 39,972 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 33,594 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 29,367 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 25,406 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 25,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 20,618 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 16,651 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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BD52 NDK is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BD52 NDK, 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 BD52 NDK registered?

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

Is BD52 NDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 NDK shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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