2006 Jaguar XK 4.2L Petrol · 1010 R

The vehicle presents a concerning trend in roadworthiness following a significant decline in maintenance standards during recent testing. While the car maintained a clean record throughout 2024, the test on 13 October 2025 at 82,702 miles revealed an extensive list of mechanical and safety failures. Although it passed a re-test one week later on 20 October 2025 at 82,721 miles, the volume of defects suggests a period of neglect. The current status indicates a shift from proactive care to reactive repairs, where components were only addressed once a failure occurred. At 82,721 miles over twenty years, the Jaguar has averaged approximately 4,136 miles per year, which is significantly below the national average for its age. However, the gap of 10,000 miles between October 2024 and October 2025 suggests the vehicle may have sat for extended periods. Such inactivity often leads to the degradation of rubber components and the corrosion of braking surfaces. The failure of the offside front inner tyre with exposed cords in the 2025 test confirms that despite the low mileage, basic consumable items were not monitored. A buyer must focus heavily on the suspension geometry and braking system. The 2025 record flagged deteriorated nearside front ball joint dust covers and excessive play in the offside front track rod end, indicating significant wear in the front-end assembly. The presence of pitted and scored brake discs across all wheels is consistent with low-mileage vehicles that sit and allow surface oxidation. Thorough inspection of the nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage and upper suspension ball joints is required to ensure the slight play noted in the record has not progressed into a structural failure of the mounting components.