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BD52 NFJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

159,952 mi
Last recorded159,952 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 NFJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 159,952 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 157,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 152,171 miles

Nearside Rear hub/ upright damaged @ ABS Sensor, marked with chalk

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 148,452 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 148,452 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 142,398 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 142,396 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 134,585 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 121,194 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 121,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Frontmost outer boot, Marked. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 112,936 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 May 2016 108,956 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 108,491 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 102,522 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 89,027 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 70,967 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,519 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 38,390 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 38,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 31,244 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 24,630 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 17,777 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 17,776 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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 NFJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 80,834 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NFJ, 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 NFJ registered?

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

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