2012 Jaguar XF 2.2L Diesel · OV62 ULS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from mechanical neglect to minor cosmetic defects. The most recent test in October 2025 at 167,646 miles resulted in an initial failure due to headlamp alignment and a damaged windscreen. While the car passed upon immediate retest, the previous years of clean records in 2023 and 2024 suggest that the vehicle was maintained in a stable condition until these more recent issues surfaced. At 167,646 miles, the Jaguar has averaged approximately 12,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical annual usage for a fourteen-year-old vehicle. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 11,500 miles covered between November 2023 and November 2024, and another 13,000 miles between November 2024 and October 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly rather than sitting stationary, which generally helps prevent internal component components. A buyer must scrutinise the suspension and braking systems following the issues noted in the 2022 test. That inspection flagged a severely deteriorated wishbone ball joint dust cover, thin rear brake pads, and pitted brake discs on both axles. While these were addressed in subsequent years, the high mileage increases the likelihood that rubber bushes and suspension components are nearing the end of their service life. The front-pipe leak noted in 2022 should also be verified to ensure it has not developed into a larger structural failure in the exhaust manifold.