2010 Jaguar XJ 5.0L Petrol · AG59 KWC

This Jaguar XJ passed its most recent MOT in November 2025, but the test result comes with several advisories that suggest the vehicle is entering a period of heavy wear. The mileage sits at 171,201 miles, which is roughly typical for a 16-year-old car, but the vehicle covered over 13,000 miles in the year leading up to this test. This indicates recent, heavy usage rather than light weekend driving. The most significant risk pattern involves the rear subframe and structural integrity. In February 2024, the car failed its MOT specifically because the rear subframe mounting areas on both sides were excessively damaged, significantly reducing structural strength. While this was clearly repaired to pass a retest later that year, the November 2025 test now notes corrosion on the rear sub-frame again. This history points to a recurring battle with structural degradation that you need to watch closely. There is also a clear trend of worsening wear in the rear suspension. Worn suspension arm pins or bushes were noted as far back as 2023, contributed to the 2024 failure context, and have appeared again on the most recent test for both the nearside and offside rear inner arms. Given the high mileage accumulated recently, these components are under stress and will likely need replacement soon.