JAGUAR XF2008 · 2.7L DIESEL

The most recent MOT on 2026-05-22 recorded two minor issues: rear position lamps with partial LED failure and an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit. These align with similar findings in the 2025-05-15 MOT, which noted rear position lamp faults, a registration plate lamp failure, reduced headlight intensity, and tyres near or at the legal limit. The 2024-05-08 MOT showed no defects, but the prior 2024-05-02 MOT failed due to suspension and brake issues, including contaminated ball joint dust covers and a binding nearside rear brake. Earlier in 2023, minor suspension play, a fluid leak, and windscreen damage were recorded. The primary recurring risk involves suspension components, particularly ball joint dust covers and brake systems. The 2024 failure highlighted contaminated suspension joints and a binding brake, which were addressed by 2024-05-08. However, the 2025 and 2026 MOTs show no suspension defects, suggesting repairs were effective. Lighting and tyre wear remain consistent, with rear lamps and tyres repeatedly flagged for near-limit conditions. These issues indicate ongoing maintenance needs but no clear worsening trend. The vehicle’s mileage of 122,300 miles over 18 years equates to roughly 6,794 miles annually, which is typical for its age.