JAGUAR S-TYPE2006 · 2.7L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on August 6 2025 at 57,165 miles with no defects recorded. While a failure occurred just five days prior at 57,070 miles, the lack of recorded defects on that failure report suggests an administrative error or a minor issue that was rectified immediately. The overall consistency of clean passes over the last three years indicates that the vehicle has maintained its mechanical integrity during its recent usage. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,858 miles per year. Between September 2022 and August 2023, the car covered only 1,056 miles, suggesting long periods of stationary time or storage. The jump of 10,416 miles between August 2023 and August 2025 shows more recent active use. While low mileage reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, it often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals which do not benefit from low mileage alone. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the rubber components and suspension bushings. Low-mileage Jaguars frequently suffer from perished rubber mounts and dried coolant hoses due to age-related oxidation rather than friction. The brake system may also show signs of surface corrosion or seized calipers if the vehicle sat for extended periods between tests. Check the structural integrity of the underbody and wheel arches for corrosion, as the MOT test does not flag early-stage surface rust until it reaches a structural threshold.