2009 Jaguar XF 4.2L Petrol · AA58 NHT

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of deferred reactive repairs. While it passed the most recent test in April 2024 at 103,044 miles, this followed two failures within a single month that indicate a significant lapse in preventative mechanical care. The trend suggests the owner only addressed faults when forced by a failure, and the persistence of an active Malfunction Indicator Lamp and TPMS warning light indicates that underlying electronic or sensor issues may remain unresolved. At 17 years old with only 103,044 miles, the Jaguar has covered a relatively low average of approximately 6,000 miles per year. The records show a concentrated cluster of activity in March and April 2024, where the car covered only 166 miles between two failed tests. This suggests the vehicle may have sat for extended periods or was used very sparingly, which often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components like bushings and dust covers due to age and exposure, despite the low overall odometer reading. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the suspension geometry and rubberwork. The March 2024 failure flagged multiple ball joint dust covers and an excessively worn nearside front lower suspension arm bush, which points to systemic wear across the multi-link assembly. A buyer should check for tears in all remaining rubber boots and ensure the control arm components were actually replaced rather than merely adjusted. The inoperative engine management light is a critical concern that requires a professional diagnostic scan to determine if the fault relates to a simple sensor or a more catastrophic engine management failure.