2009 JAGUAR XF5.0L Petrol

The Jaguar XF’s most recent MOT test on 19 December 2025—just five months ago—confirms it passed without any defects, maintaining a clean record across all five annual tests since December 2022. This consistency suggests the vehicle has been reliably maintained, with no recurring advisories or failures that would indicate neglect or underlying mechanical issues. The absence of binding brakes, excessive corrosion, or suspension failures in any test reinforces that major components have likely been serviced according to schedule, though wear on high-mileage items like tyres, brake pads, and bushings remains inevitable. The recorded mileage of 107,534 miles over 17 years averages around 6,300 miles annually, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. There are no gaps longer than a year between tests, and the mileage progression is steady without abrupt jumps or prolonged stagnation. The near-identical mileage readings on the 2022 test dates (89,390 and 89,391) likely reflect a simple administrative error rather than a mechanical issue, as both entries were recorded on the same day. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the suspension components—particularly the rear coil springs and bushes—due to the vehicle’s age and mileage. The brakes, though never flagged in tests, should be checked for uneven wear or binding calipers, as older Jaguar models can develop subtle issues in the hydraulic system. Corrosion should be scrutinised at wheel arches, sills, and the subframe, as this is a common failure point in high-mileage XF models. Finally, the exhaust system warrants inspection for leaks or cracked pipes, as catalytic converter failures are not uncommon in this era of vehicle.