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BD52 NGZ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,126 mi
Last recorded77,126 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 77,126 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 77,123 miles

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

under body covered with thick black sealant

under bodytray and sides skirts fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2025 77,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

undertrays and sideskirts

Pass 23 Feb 2024 75,600 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 74,546 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 73,370 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 72,234 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 71,519 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 69,928 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 68,183 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 66,121 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 66,121 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 63,666 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 60,043 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 60,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,416 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 51,206 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,097 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,624 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 43,624 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,173 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 38,063 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,105 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 30,293 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 NGZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue 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 NGZ, 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 NGZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BD52 NGZ 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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