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BD52 NFY

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

210,170 mi
Last recorded210,170 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 210,170 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 206,335 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 204,602 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 203,783 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 202,233 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 198,635 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 193,834 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 178,141 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 159,826 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 141,899 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 127,881 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 111,569 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 111,569 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 107,091 miles

handbrake cables wearing

Fail 2 Feb 2013 107,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear and offside rear handbrake cables rubbing on anti-roll bar links

Pass 17 Feb 2012 100,079 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)

screw in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 22 Feb 2011 91,786 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 91,785 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 83,598 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 83,598 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 73,097 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 69,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

covers fitted front & both sides on underside vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2007 55,836 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 33,727 miles

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

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

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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 NFY is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD52 NFY registered?

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

Is BD52 NFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 NFY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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