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BL52 NFO

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

215,181 mi
Last recorded215,181 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 NFO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 215,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 May 2018 215,181 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 198,442 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn inner

Fail 9 May 2017 198,442 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn inner

Pass 21 May 2016 186,158 miles

EML on

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

Nearside number plate lamp incomplete

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

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

Rear brake discs worn and lipped

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 186,079 miles

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

Nearside number plate lamp incomplete

EML on

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

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

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

Rear brake discs worn and lipped

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 175,874 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 175,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 167,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

air suspension indicates a fault.

wipers noisy but still clear windscreen

Pass 13 May 2013 162,091 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)

Pass 9 May 2012 155,269 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 145,060 miles

Front discs worn

Front pads getting low

STRONG ADVISE - Offside rear bottom arm bush slight play

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Mar 2010 130,413 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 129,973 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 112,887 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 112,887 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 96,840 miles

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 76,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 50,058 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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BL52 NFO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc 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 BL52 NFO, 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 BL52 NFO registered?

BL52 NFO is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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