2017 Jaguar XF 2.0L Diesel · AM15 YYR

A pattern of brake and tyre wear, together with two separate electronic warning lamp failures, defines the roadworthiness history of this Jaguar XF. The most recent test on 22 December 2025 recorded a clean pass with no advisories, which brings the cumulative record to seven tests, three failures, and a cluster of advisories concentrated around tyres and rear braking components. The 2024 failure on Supplementary Restraint System and Anti-lock Braking System warning lamps is particularly notable, as both systems are safety-critical and rely on functioning wheel speed sensors, wiring harnesses, and the ABS control module. The 2023 failure on rear brake pads worn to the wear indicator, combined with the advisory noting rear brake disc pitting and scoring, shows that the rear braking system has already undergone at least one cycle of pad and disc refurbishment within the recorded history, while the recurrence of all four tyres showing perishing cracking in both 2022 and 2024 advisories suggests a vehicle that has either been stored for extended periods between test cycles or has been run on ageing rubber. At 46,355 miles over approximately nine years, the XF has covered roughly 5,150 miles per year, which is substantially below the typical annual mileage for a vehicle of this class and age. This low accumulation is consistent with the dates of testing, which include a four-year gap between the 2017 registration and the first recorded MOT in January 2021, possibly reflecting either a period off the road or simply the new-vehicle exemption period. However, the subsequent tests are annual and reasonably evenly spaced, and the mileage progression implied by the close test intervals is gradual rather than abrupt. Mechanically, low annual mileage of this kind tends to be kinder to high-wear drivetrain and engine internal components but less favourable to items that degrade through age rather than use, including rubber boots, suspension bushes, brake seals, brake fluid, coolant, and tyres, the last of which are repeatedly flagged in the advisory history with cracking noted even on dated 2018 production tyres. For a prospective buyer, the priority areas to examine on a physical inspection and test drive are the braking system and the electronic safety systems flagged in the 2024 failure. The rear brake discs should be checked for lipping, hot spots, or uneven run-out, and the calipers inspected for any sticking or uneven pad wear, given that the pads were already at the wear indicator in 2023 and the discs were pitted at the same test. On the road, listen for any scraping from the rear under light braking and feel for any pull to one side or an inconsistent pedal feel. The ABS and Supplementary Restraint System warning lamps should be confirmed as fully extinguished at ignition, as intermittent electrical faults on Jaguars of this era frequently trace to wheel speed sensor harnesses chafing against suspension components, corroded multi-pin connectors at the ABS pump, or a failing yaw rate sensor rather than a fundamental module failure. A diagnostic scan retrieving any stored fault codes from the ABS, airbag, and steering angle sensor modules would substantially clarify whether the 2024 issue was resolved at component level or simply cleared from the system. Tyre condition is the third area of clear concern given the recurring perishing advisories across four tyres in both 2022 and 2024. A close inspection of the sidewalls and tread blocks for hairline cracks, particularly in the shoulder grooves, is worthwhile regardless of the tread depth, and any tyres older than around five years should be viewed as candidates for replacement. Beyond the MOT history, the suspension should be assessed for any knocking over uneven surfaces or speed bumps, which on the XF platform can indicate worn front lower wishbone bushes, drop link wear, or top mount deterioration, and the steering should be checked for any vibration, delay, or uneven self-centring that might point to worn tie rod ends or a tired electric power steering rack. Finally, given the low annual mileage, the condition of all under-bonnet fluids, the auxiliary 12V battery state of charge, and evidence of recent oil and filter changes should be verified before purchase, as long gaps between uses can mask fluid degradation that an MOT test does not cover.