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BD52 NJN

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,460 mi
Last recorded143,460 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 143,460 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 143,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 143,437 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 143,437 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 140,661 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 140,661 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 136,070 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 125,480 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 125,480 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 121,215 miles

Front and rear brake discs starting to corrode on edges.

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

Slight play in both lower front shock bushes.

Slight play in both rear lower shock bushes

Slight play in both rear lower wishbone bushes

Pass 9 Oct 2012 113,754 miles

Fuel filler flap missing.

Minor play in N/S/R lower wishbone.

Play in O/S/R lower air suspension unit bush.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 100,772 miles

Air suspension fault displayed on instrument pack message center but air suspension working ok and all ride heights within specification.

Minor play in N/S and O/S rear lower shock absorber bushes.

Minor play in N/S and O/S/R lower wishbone assemblies.

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 85,014 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 70,613 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 56,669 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 43,186 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 43,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

offside front tyre nail in tread

Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,582 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 32,575 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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 NJN is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NJN, 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 NJN registered?

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

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