2006 Jaguar XK 4.2L Petrol · SEZ 994

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a concerning pattern of deferred suspension and braking repairs. While the most recent test on May 5 2026 at 110,788 miles passed, it followed a failure just three miles prior due to a blown bulb, deteriorated anti-roll bar ball joint covers, and thin brake pads. The recurring nature of these faults across the last two years suggests that the owner addresses only the bare minimum required to pass the MOT test rather than performing preventative mechanical maintenance. At 110,788 miles, this Jaguar has averaged approximately 5,500 miles per year, which is significantly lower than the national average for a twenty-year-old car. The data shows a period of inactivity between April 2024 and April 2025, where the vehicle covered only 2,366 miles in thirteen months. However, low mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and the seizing of stationary parts. The 2025 failure involving an excessively rough steering system and an electronic parking brake malfunction indicates that the vehicle may suffer from age-related component issues despite the low annual mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the entire suspension and braking system. The tester repeatedly flagged deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers in both 2025 and 2026, indicating widespread rubber perish and imminent failure of the joints. The rear brake pads were noted as thin in three consecutive tests, which points to a lack of attention to basic consumables or potentially a binding caliper issue causing uneven wear. Special attention should also be paid to the electronic parking brake mechanism and steering rack, as the 2025 failure suggests these complex systems are prone to expensive repairs if they fail beyond simple sensor issues.