2006 Jaguar XK 4.2L Petrol · BT06 OSC

The vehicle is currently in a stable roadworthy condition, having passed its most recent MOT on 28 October 2025 at 93,521 miles with no defects recorded. This follows a clean pass in August 2024, suggesting a positive trend in maintenance over the last three years. The car has transitioned from a period of frequent failures and advisories into a phase of consistent, defect-free testing. The mileage is low for a twenty year old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,676 miles per year. The record shows a steady, low-volume accumulation of miles, such as the 2,735 mile increase between August 2023 and August 2024. There are no erratic jumps in mileage or significant gaps in the testing history, indicating the car has been used sparingly but regularly rather than left standing for years. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension and wheel integrity. The history reveals a recurring pattern of issues with rear lower suspension arm bushes and ball joint dust covers, specifically during the August 2021 and August 2022 failures. While these were resolved to pass the tests, the frequency of suspension wear suggests these components are a known weak point. Attention should also be paid to the alloy wheels and braking system. The tester repeatedly flagged distorted inner bead rims on the nearside rear wheel from 2015 through to 2022, which may indicate a permanent rim deformation or a history of hard curb impacts. Additionally, the August 2021 record noted corroded rear metal brake pipes. Although the most recent tests are clean, the presence of historical corrosion in the brake lines warrants a thorough underside check to ensure no new oxidation is developing.