2008 Jaguar XF 2.7L Diesel · CU08 PFE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a pass in the February 2026 test at 47,023 miles. While the most recent inspection identified minor issues, specifically slight distortions to both the nearside and offside rear inner road wheels and a shallow cut to the offside front outer tyre, these represent minor consumable wear rather than systemic mechanical failure. The absence of defects in the February 2025 test suggests a period of high maintenance standards before these recent minor advisories appeared. The mileage history indicates extremely low usage for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,600 miles per year. Between November 2023 and February 2025, the vehicle covered 5,059 miles, while it has added roughly 5,000 miles since February 2025. This low annual mileage suggests the car has spent significant time stationary or is used only for occasional trips. Such patterns can lead to component degradation through inactivity, such as perished rubber seals or seized brake calipers, despite the low mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A prospective buyer should focus on the suspension and wheel integrity. The December 2022 failure at 41,231 miles highlighted a worn offside rear lower suspension arm bush and structural tyre issues, including a bulge on the nearside front. Although the vehicle passed subsequent tests, the recent report of distorted rear wheels warrants a physical inspection to check for impact damage or improper mounting. The inspector should also verify the condition of all suspension bushings and control arms to ensure the previously flagged wear has been properly addressed and not merely monitored. Given the low mileage and the specific faults recorded, a thorough check of the tyre sidewalls and the integrity of the wheel rims is necessary. The history of bulb failures in late 2022 indicates minor electrical upkeep was required, so checking the lighting system and any potential corrosion on exposed electrical connectors is advisable. The vehicle appears well-maintained for its age, but the transition from a clean 2025 record to the 2026 advisories suggests that minor wear items are beginning to surface.