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BD52 NLJ

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,351 mi
Last recorded118,351 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 118,351 miles

All four tyres cracked 235/50r18

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 118,351 miles

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

All four tyres cracked 235/50r18

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 117,765 miles

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated various (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 117,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated various (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 115,665 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 112,171 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 105,745 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine management and brake pad warning lights on

steering and suspension components very heavy surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2015 105,287 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 104,460 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 99,386 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 99,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 91,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

engine light ON & "air suspension fault"displayed on dash

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front brake bind slightly

nearside front tyre worn outer area

slight play in steering rack offside

undertray fitted covering some testable items

Pass 28 Jan 2010 84,799 miles

undertray fitted

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

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

engine light on

handbrake?

Fail 28 Jan 2010 84,799 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine light on

handbrake?

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2009 72,009 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 58,343 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and side under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2007 40,459 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 40,420 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

both front discs corroded and lipped

both front wipers split in edges but still clearing screen ok

both rear discs corroded on edges

slight play in steering column [up and down]

under body covers fitted

under engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2006 26,956 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 NLJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver 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 NLJ, 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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BD52 NLJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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