2009 Jaguar XK 4.2L Petrol · LO59 FRJ

The 2009 Jaguar XK presents a clean bill of health on paper. The most recent MOT, conducted on 8 January 2026 at 39,959 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This is not an isolated result. The vehicle has passed every single test since January 2023 without a single advisory or failure item. The maintenance trend is stable and consistently strong, indicating a car that has been kept in good mechanical order with no recurring faults. The mileage profile tells a clear story of very light use. At roughly 2,351 miles per year over seventeen years, this is well below the UK annual average. The record shows steady, incremental accumulation: 29,096 miles in January 2023, 32,330 miles in January 2024, 34,196 miles in January 2025, and 39,959 miles in January 2026. That final jump of 5,763 miles in the most recent twelve-month period is notably larger than the prior annual increments, which had each been closer to 2,000 to 3,000 miles. This suggests the car may have seen a change in ownership or usage pattern recently, possibly after a period of very limited running. The 2023 test record contains a minor anomaly: a failed test on 3 January 2023 at 29,095 miles followed by a pass the next day at 29,096 miles, both with no defects recorded. This likely reflects a procedural or administrative retest rather than a mechanical concern. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that stand for extended periods can develop issues that MOTs do not always catch. Inspect the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, as the rubber may have perished from disuse even if tread depth remains legal. Check the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion, which is common on lightly used cars and can cause binding or uneven pad contact. Examine the suspension bushes, coil springs, and dampers for deterioration, and look closely at the underside for any signs of structural corrosion, particularly on subframes, sills, and jacking points. The exhaust system and its mountings should also be checked for corrosion. A short road test will reveal whether the gearbox, engine, and steering feel tight and responsive after what may have been long periods of inactivity.