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BD52 NFH

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

74,891 mi
Last recorded74,891 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 NFH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 74,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

traction control \DSC light on

Pass 15 Apr 2025 72,061 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 70,901 miles

Traction control/DSC light on

Fail 30 Jul 2024 70,900 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Marked yellow (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Marked yellow (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Traction control/DSC light on

Pass 29 Jul 2022 70,289 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 68,275 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 64,814 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 62,972 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 62,969 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 61,507 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 60,874 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 60,874 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 59,014 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 51,834 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 51,834 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 56,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 56,256 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 54,235 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 54,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 51,490 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 49,445 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,521 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,293 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 22,387 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 13,157 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 NFH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NFH, 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 NFH registered?

BD52 NFH is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BD52 NFH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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