2004 Jaguar 6 Door Limousine 3.0L Petrol · PJB 615

The most recent MOT on 2025-03-20 identified two tyre-related issues: the offside front tyre was worn close to the legal limit, and the nearside front tyre showed cracking on the outer edge. These defects were recorded under specific categories (5.2.3 (e) and 5.2.3 (d) (ii)), indicating wear and structural degradation. No other defects were noted in this test, and the vehicle passed. The preceding MOTs from 2021 to 2024 showed no recorded defects, suggesting a period of stable performance. However, the 2025 findings introduce the first safety-critical issues in over four years. The tyre problems may reflect either natural wear from low mileage or prolonged inactivity, as the vehicle has covered just 3,048 miles annually since 2004. Low mileage can lead to rubber components (like tyres) degrading due to lack of use, even if the vehicle appears to have been driven infrequently. The trend in MOT results is generally stable, with no recurring mechanical faults beyond the recent tyre issues. However, the absence of defects in earlier tests does not rule out potential hidden risks, particularly with components that degrade over time regardless of mileage. The low annual mileage raises questions about the vehicle’s usage history—whether it was lightly used or stored for extended periods—which could affect other systems like the suspension, brakes, or fluid integrity.