2012 Jaguar XF 2.2L Diesel · OV62 OCN

The vehicle presents a technically roadworthy status but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test on October 16 2025 at 107,983 miles passed, it followed a failure just one day prior for multiple critical suspension components. The trend remains stable in terms of passing, but the vehicle consistently fails on worn suspension bushes and brake components, suggesting that parts are only replaced once they reach failure thresholds. At 14 years old, the recorded 107,983 miles represent an average usage of approximately 7,700 miles per year. This is consistent with typical annual mileage for a luxury saloon. The data shows a significant cluster of activity between November 2024 and October 2025, where the car covered over 7,700 miles and underwent three MOT tests. This period indicates a phase of regular use, though the age of the vehicle is clearly impacting the degradation of rubber components and metal surfaces regardless of the relatively low mileage per annum. A buyer must prioritise a close inspection of the rear sub-frame, as corrosion has been flagged as a persistent issue since at least November 2024. Although the tester noted it was not yet seriously weakened, structural rust on Jaguar components of this era can accelerate rapidly if left untreated. The history also shows recurring issues with lower suspension arm bushes and ball joints. Since the front lower arms were excessively worn in the October 2025 failure, the buyer should check for any play in the steering geometry or knocking noises that might indicate repairs were executed poorly. The braking system warrants attention due to consistent pitting and scoring on both front and rear discs noted across the tests in October 2025, November 2024, and November 2024. This suggests the vehicle may sit for extended periods or is driven in environments that promote surface oxidation. Given the previous failures related to the stabiliser links and anti-roll bar linkages, a thorough check of the entire suspension assembly is necessary to ensure no other perished components are nearing imminent failure.