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BD52 NKO

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,954 mi
Last recorded122,954 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 NKO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 122,954 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 121,536 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 121,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 118,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 117,231 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 113,178 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 112,007 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 109,605 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 108,695 miles

Nearside Front tyre is starting to perish

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 105,526 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2014 103,895 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 24 Jun 2014 103,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2013 98,297 miles

n/s sidelight misted up

play in nsr lower arm bush

play in osr lower arm bush

slight corrosion of osf brake pipe

Pass 8 Feb 2012 95,680 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 93,440 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 93,144 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 80,196 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 67,826 miles

Groaning noise when steering turned

Fail 28 Jan 2009 67,824 miles

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

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)

Groaning noise when steering turned

Pass 28 Jan 2008 55,151 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 42,656 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 31,695 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 NKO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NKO, 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 NKO registered?

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

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