2013 Jaguar XF 2.2L Diesel · J90 RAR

This Jaguar XF has maintained a clean MOT history with no defects or advisories recorded across the last five tests, including the most recent pass on 1 December 2025 at 76,662 miles. The absence of any failures or repeated issues suggests the vehicle has undergone consistent, if not rigorous, maintenance over the past three years. The final pass date is just seven months old, placing it well within the DVSA’s recommended 12-month interval for vehicles under six years old, though the 2022 retest on 1 December—just three days after a failure—stands out as an unusually rapid response. This could indicate either a minor oversight in the initial test or a proactive owner addressing concerns immediately. The mileage pattern reveals a vehicle with remarkably low annual usage, averaging just 5,897 miles per year over the past decade. Between December 2022 and December 2025, the odometer advanced by only 1,639 miles, a rate that implies prolonged periods of inactivity rather than regular driving. The gap between the 2022 failure and subsequent pass—where the mileage remained static at 75,023—further suggests the car was not driven between tests, which may have contributed to the initial failure being overlooked or resolved without further wear. Such low mileage typically reduces concerns about high-wear components like suspension bushes or brake pads, but it also raises questions about fluid degradation (e.g., brake fluid, coolant) if the vehicle was stored without proper servicing. Given the lack of recorded defects, the primary focus for an in-person inspection should centre on components prone to neglect in low-mileage vehicles: fluid condition (brake, power steering, engine oil) and potential corrosion in areas like the wheel arches or sills, which can develop even with minimal movement. The 2022 failure—despite no recorded defects—demands scrutiny of the braking system, particularly rear calipers or master cylinder operation, as binding or spongy brakes are common silent failures. Suspension integrity should also be checked, as rubber bushes degrade over time regardless of mileage, and coil springs may exhibit fatigue cracks. Finally, the exhaust system warrants inspection for leaks or rust, as emissions-related failures are often the first to appear in otherwise well-maintained but stationary vehicles. The absence of advisories does not guarantee these areas are flawless, but it does indicate they have not yet triggered MOT failures.