2012 Jaguar XJ 3.0L Diesel · J6 OPO

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 20 October 2022 passed, but it did so with two advisories for tyre wear and an inoperative registration plate lamp. Looking back, the record shows a clear pattern of suspension issues emerging around 2020, when front suspension arm bushes were flagged for slight wear. That same year, the car failed its initial test on 15 October 2020 due to a fractured offside front coil spring, a serious structural defect that demands immediate repair. The fact that this was rectified and passed the following day suggests the previous owner addressed the failure, yet the recurring suspension wear advisories indicate the underlying components may not have been fully replaced or upgraded. The trend is neither clearly worsening nor fully resolving; it sits in a grey area where major failures were fixed, but gradual wear continues to surface. The mileage pattern raises questions about the vehicle's recent use. Between the 2020 and 2022 tests, the car covered roughly 26,246 miles in two years, averaging over 13,000 miles annually. That is a sharp increase compared to the 4,971 miles covered between 2019 and 2020, and it aligns with the high overall annual average of nearly 13,000 miles for a 14-year-old luxury saloon. Heavy use at this age accelerates wear on consumables and structural components alike. The MOT record itself is sparse, with no tests between 2022 and today, meaning the car has gone over three and a half years without a current certificate. That gap alone is a red flag, as it leaves the vehicle's recent condition entirely unverified. A buyer should inspect the front suspension thoroughly. The fractured coil spring in 2020 and repeated bush wear advisories point to a system that has been under significant stress. Check for uneven tyre wear, clunking over bumps, and any signs of corrosion on suspension mounting points or subframes. The 2022 advisories for tyres worn close to the legal limit on both front edges suggest possible misalignment or worn tracking, which ties directly back to the suspension concerns. Beyond that, verify the condition of brake discs and pads, as high-mileage use combined with a heavy saloon body places considerable demand on the braking system. Given the lack of a valid MOT since October 2022, a full pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic is essential before any commitment.