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BD52 NKG

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,425 mi
Last recorded142,425 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 142,425 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 140,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable fouling on droplink (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable fouling on droplink (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 136,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable fouling on droplink (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable fouling on droplink (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 134,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 134,089 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 129,245 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 121,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 115,328 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 110,649 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 104,178 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 98,642 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 94,742 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 94,742 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 90,643 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 86,977 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 86,977 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 77,723 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 77,723 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f brake hose

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 27 Jan 2011 67,127 miles

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

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

front screen damaged

horn tone poor

o/s headlamp kick up poor

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

slight play in both rear shockabsorber lower bushs

Pass 28 Jan 2010 54,810 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 41,500 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,422 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 27,231 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 22,338 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 NKG 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 NKG, 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 NKG registered?

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

Is BD52 NKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 NKG 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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