2013 Jaguar XK 5.0L Petrol · BO55 GTM

The vehicle presents a stable level of roadworthiness, evidenced by the most recent MOT pass on 6 January 2026 at 53,904 miles which returned no recorded defects. This indicates that the car currently meets all statutory safety requirements. While a failure occurred in December 2024, the immediate re-test on the same day suggests that the owner was proactive in rectifying the identified issues rather than allowing them to persist into major mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is notably low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,146 miles per year. Between September 2022 and December 2023, the car covered only 3,315 miles, suggesting periods of infrequent use or long-term storage. This low-mileage profile generally reduces wear on high-friction components like drivetrain components and engine internals, though it can also lead to the development of seized components, perished rubber seals, and brake corrosion due to lack of movement. Given the clean records across the last three tests, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age rather than mileage. Low-mileage Jaguars often suffer from dry-rott or degraded suspension bushes that cause knocking noises regardless of distance driven. The buyer should specifically inspect brake calipers for binding or surface pitting, as these vehicles often sit for long periods. Additionally, the structural integrity of the chassis should be checked for hidden corrosion, as the MOT record does not always capture surface rust forming in specific design areas.