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BD52 NKZ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Nov 2021 98,700 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 98,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 98,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nearside rear hand break cable rubbing on suspension unit

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 98,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nearside rear hand break cable rubbing on suspension unit

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 98,445 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))

most steering and suspension parts are corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 98,395 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 98,395 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 98,302 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front and both rear suspensions are firm

Offside Rear ABS ring is worn

suspension and steering parts corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 98,138 miles

Rear tyres wear getting close to centre wear bars

Fail 20 Feb 2017 98,138 miles

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

Rear tyres wear getting close to centre wear bars

Pass 7 Mar 2016 95,982 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 95,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 90,180 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak - nearside anti roll bar wet with oil

undertray damaged and insecure in places

Fail 3 Mar 2015 90,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak - nearside anti roll bar wet with oil

undertray damaged and insecure in places

Pass 6 Mar 2014 83,487 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 75,728 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 67,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 61,641 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 61,641 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,575 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 51,367 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 43,718 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,918 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 33,169 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 NKZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NKZ, 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 NKZ registered?

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

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