2004 Jaguar XK8 4.2L Petrol · LG04 EWB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward age-related component degradation. While the most recent test in February 2026 at 88,671 miles passed, the tester identified worn offside front upper suspension arm bushes and corrosion on the rear subframe. These marks represent a departure from the clean records seen in 2024 and early 2025, indicating that structural and suspension wear is now beginning to manifest despite the relatively low mileage. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 88,671 miles reflects a low annual average of approximately 4,030 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage between test intervals, with roughly 4,400 miles driven between February 2025 and February 2026, and another 2,500 miles prior. This low-frequency usage pattern often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and seals, which is evidenced by the worn suspension arm bushes and fractured coil spring noted earlier in the history. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rear subframe to assess the extent of the corrosion flagged in February 2026. Although the tester noted it was not seriously weakened, surface rust on these Jaguar components requires close monitoring to ensure structural integrity remains over time. The front suspension also requires scrutiny for further alignment issues, as the 2024 failure for a fractured coil spring and inner-edge tyre wear on multiple wheels suggests potential geometry problems or worn bushings that may not have been fully rectified.