2005 JAGUAR XK4.2L Petrol

The Jaguar XK presents as roadworthy on the most recent test, passing cleanly at 127,317 miles on 5 September 2025 with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with the only blemish being a failed test on 12 September 2024 at 122,267 miles that the DVSA log shows with no defects listed, followed six days later by a pass at 122,354 miles. This pattern implies administrative or presentation issues at that single event rather than escalating mechanical decline. Annual mileage sits at a modest average of roughly 6,063 miles for a 21-year-old vehicle, consistent with gentle use. The records show 108,053 miles in October 2022, rising to 114,696 by October 2023, then 122,354 by September 2024, and 127,317 by September 2025. The yearly increments of around 6,000 to 8,000 miles are even and show no abrupt accumulation that would signal heavy drivetrain or suspension loading. The clean pass sheets across five years suggest the previous keeper kept basic consumables and structural items within test limits. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and the unexplained failure entry in September 2024. The absence of advisories on passing tests means worn tyres, corroding subframes, or binding calipers were not flagged, but twenty-one years of service can hide intermittent faults not caught on the day. Verify the reason for the 2024 failure with the test station paperwork before purchase. Given the clean trailing record, the XK shows no recurring fault trend requiring immediate concern. Focus a pre-purchase check on underside structural integrity and cooling system condition, as these are common neglected areas on low-mileage older Jaguars not surfaced by the MOT data.