2012 Jaguar XF 5.0L Petrol · SME 33G

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a clear worsening trend regarding rubber components and suspension hardware. The most recent test conducted in June 2025 at 45,079 miles flagged a significant volume of advisories compared to the clean record in 2023. While the car passed, the accumulation of faults involving perished tyres, worn suspension bushes, and leaking dampers indicates that the vehicle is suffering from age-related degradation rather than mechanical strain. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old Jaguar, averaging approximately 3,220 miles per year since the 2021 test. This low usage explains the state of the brake discs, which have shown pitting and scoring across multiple tests between 2022 and 2024. Between 2023 and 2025, the vehicle covered only 12,862 miles, a gap suggests long sitting periods which likely contributed to the dry cracking of the tyres and the deterioration of rubber boots despite the low odometer reading. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension geometry and braking system. The 2025 record noted worn pin bushes on both the nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms, alongside a misting offside front shock absorber. The recurring issue of fluctuating service brakes across all four corners from 2024 to 2025 suggests warped discs or sticking calipers that require immediate attention. Furthermore, the presence of undertrays has prevented a full visual inspection of the chassis, meaning the structural integrity must be manually manually for any undetected corrosion that the tester could not reach.