2006 Jaguar XK 4.2L Petrol · J5 FNP

The 2006 Jaguar XK presents a highly stable roadworthiness profile. The vehicle achieved a flawless MOT pass just nine months ago on 29 September 2025 at 21,421 miles with zero defects recorded. This clean bill of health reflects a consistently positive maintenance trend spanning the last decade. Testers have not flagged any structural deterioration or mechanical failures during the documented inspections. Covering just 21,421 miles over twenty years indicates an exceptionally low annual average of roughly 1,071 miles. This sparse usage pattern strongly suggests the car spent long periods stored off the road. The MOT history reveals a significant seven-year gap between the test on 4 January 2017 at 17,580 miles and the subsequent inspection on 25 October 2024 at 17,619 miles. The odometer barely moved during this extended layup, accumulating a mere 39 miles. Such prolonged inactivity often causes fluid degradation and rubber component perishing, even when the vehicle avoids standard wear and tear. Prospective buyers must physically inspect the vehicle for age-related degradation rather than mileage-related wear. The tester noted an offside front pedestrian system check during the October 2024 examination, warranting a close look at the front bumper sensors and associated wiring looms. Prolonged storage frequently causes suspension bushes to perish and brake calipers to bind from lack of use. Buyers must verify the condition of the brake discs for surface corrosion and check the flexible brake hoses for cracking. Inspecting the engine bay for brittle coolant hoses and degraded drive belts will also confirm whether the previous owner refreshed the perishable rubber components after the long layup.