JAGUAR XK2006 · 4.2L PETROL

The 2006 Jaguar XK presents a stable and broadly improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 29 September 2025 at 95,542 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks a notable shift from the preceding years, where testers flagged suspension wear and structural corrosion. The most recent test suggests the previous owner addressed those issues, though the record alone cannot confirm what work was carried out or how recently components were replaced. The mileage pattern reinforces the impression of careful, low-intensity use. Between 2021 and 2025, the car covered just over 11,000 miles across four tests, averaging roughly 2,800 miles per year. The jump from 93,389 miles in October 2024 to 95,542 miles by September 2025 represents a modest increase of 2,153 miles, consistent with regular but restrained driving. No gaps appear in the annual test sequence, and the steady accumulation leaves little room for the kind of unrecorded high-mileage abuse that can accelerate wear on drivetrain and cooling components. Despite the clean 2025 result, the 2024 test raised two advisories for worn lower suspension arm pins or bushes on both front corners. Even though the tester judged movement not excessive at that point, worn bushes on a car of this age and weight can lead to vague steering, uneven tyre wear, and compromised handling if left unattended. A prospective buyer should jack the front end and check for play in the lower arms, inspect the condition of the bushes visually, and verify whether replacements have been fitted since October 2024. The 2023 advisory for rear sub-frame corrosion, noted as not seriously weakened, deserves equal attention. On older Jaguar models, rear sub-frame mounts and surrounding floor pans are common rust sites, and surface corrosion noted in 2023 may have progressed if not treated. Inspect the rear sub-frame mounting points, inner sills, and the area around the rear suspension towers for fresh corrosion, undersealing, or repair work. Given the low annual mileage, long periods of standing could have allowed moisture to settle in hidden box sections, so a thorough underside inspection remains essential before purchase.