2009 Jaguar XF 3.0L Diesel · ST09 MXV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test on 11 June 2026 at 98,750 miles passed with only an advisory for thin rear brake pads. This follows a period of instability in late 2024 and 2025 where multiple mechanical and lighting failures occurred. While the immediate safety issues were resolved, the history suggests that components are only addressed once they reach a failure threshold. At seventeen years of age, the recorded mileage of 98,750 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per year. However, the data shows a spike in usage between November 2023 (88,119 miles) and June 2025 (92,014 miles), where the car covered nearly 4,000 miles in just seventeen months. The low annual average suggests the vehicle may spend long periods stationary, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals despite the low mechanical wear. A buyer must inspect the front suspension assembly thoroughly, as the nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover was flagged as severely deteriorated in both November 2024 and June 2025. This recurring fault suggests either a failure to replace the entire assembly or a poor-quality repair during the previous failure. The offside front tyre should also be checked for perishing and uneven wear, as the 2024 records noted the tyre was worn to the legal limit and cracking. The 2025 failure regarding an insecure battery and an inoperative registration plate lamp indicates a lack of pre-MOT inspections. Given the recent advisory for thin rear brake pads, a full inspection of the braking system is required to ensure no calipers are binding or uneven wear. The chassis should also be examined for corrosion, as low-mileage often affects older vehicles that have been allowed to sit for extended periods.