2012 Jaguar XKR 5.0L Petrol · BO55 FAB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift from clean records to emerging rubber component failure. While the car passed three consecutive tests between 2022 and 2024 without defects, the most recent inspection on 10 June 2025 at 19,627 miles revealed multiple advisories regarding severely deteriorated dust covers on the upper and lower suspension arm ball joints. This indicates that the rubber seals are beginning to perish due to age rather than mechanical wear. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 2012 model, averaging only approximately 1,400 miles per annum. Between May 2024 and June 2025, the vehicle covered just 418 miles, suggesting long periods of inactivity or storage. The failure on 18 May 2022 at 18,128 miles due to exposed cords and inner edge wear on the front tyres is consistent with low-use vehicles where stationary tyres suffer from flat-spotting or structural degradation of the rubber compound despite the low distance travelled. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension geometry, as the deteriorated dust covers noted in 2025 often lead to grease loss and premature ball joint failure if not addressed. Given the low mileage, the brake discs should be checked for surface corrosion and seized calipers, which frequently occur on vehicles that sit for extended periods. The tyres also require evaluation for sidewall cracking and dry rot, as the age of the rubber is a greater concern here than the remaining tread depth.