2007 Jaguar S-Type 2.7L Diesel · FH56 UYV

The 2007 Jaguar S-Type presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 2 December 2025 at 123,318 miles with zero defects recorded. This follows an identical clean pass on 18 September 2024 at 122,865 miles. The absence of any advisories or failures across the last two tests indicates the vehicle currently meets all roadworthiness standards, reflecting diligent upkeep by the recent keeper. The recorded mileage reveals a notable shift in usage patterns over the vehicle's nineteen-year lifespan. While the lifetime average sits around 6,490 miles per year, recent annual mileage has dropped significantly. Between September 2022 and September 2023, the car covered 1,184 miles, followed by 1,205 miles in the subsequent year, and just 453 miles in the nine months leading to the December 2025 test. This declining trend suggests the vehicle has transitioned from regular use to light, sporadic operation, which demands specific attention to components susceptible to standing rather than wear. Despite the clean recent record, a data anomaly exists from 15 September 2023, where the vehicle failed at 121,660 miles yet lists no defects. This typically indicates an aborted test or an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical failure, though a buyer should verify the exact cause with the seller. Given the low recent mileage and the vehicle's age, a physical inspection must focus on components that deteriorate from standing. Check the condition of all rubber suspension bushes and tyres for perishing and flat-spotting. Inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion that can cause binding or judder, and assess the exhaust system for moisture-induced corrosion from short journeys that fail to evaporate condensation.