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BD52 NFP

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,419 mi
Last recorded125,419 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 125,419 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 125,419 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 122,372 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 118,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 115,757 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 9 Nov 2022 115,755 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Oct 2020 113,527 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 113,502 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 113,500 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Both orange and red brake warnings illuminated on dash

Pass 4 Apr 2018 111,207 miles

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2017 107,517 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 101,876 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 101,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 96,926 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 90,497 miles

n/s wiper smeary

Pass 15 Jan 2013 83,387 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 83,387 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 78,531 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 73,004 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 71,720 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 71,719 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 68,611 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 59,789 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 51,195 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 51,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 42,309 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 NFP is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NFP, 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 NFP registered?

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

Is BD52 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 NFP shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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