2005 Jaguar XJ 3.6L Petrol · DU55 EDV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a concerning failure to address recurring mechanical defects. While it passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 153,839 miles, it carried an advisory for a severely deteriorated offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover. This specific fault was previously flagged as a failure in May 2024 at 147,880 miles, indicating that the owner deferred essential suspension repairs for over eighteen months despite warnings. At 153,839 miles, this 21-year-old Jaguar averages approximately 7,300 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a luxury saloon of this age. The record shows consistent use with roughly 5,000 miles covered between May 2023 and May 2024, and another 6,000 miles covered between May 2024 and December 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the car is not sitting idle for long periods, but the high mileage places significant stress on aging rubber components and suspension-related hardware. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the recurring ball joint dust cover failure suggests a lack of preventative maintenance on bushings and arms. The offside rear tyre edge wear noted in May 2024 also points to potential alignment issues or a worn control arm that should be verified immediately. Furthermore, the history of missing wheel fixings and electrical failures in 2023 reflects a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep, necessitating a close check of all lighting assemblies and the structural integrity of the wheel hubs to ensure no further neglect remains..