2009 Jaguar XF 3.0L Diesel · SY59 OMV

The 2026‑02‑20 MOT at 114,613 miles confirms the 2009 Jaguar XF is presently roadworthy, yet the maintenance record reveals a mixed trend. After a serious structural corrosion failure in August 2024, the car passed subsequent tests, indicating that repairs were carried out, but the ongoing corrosion from the front sill to the rear sill persists and must be evaluated for impact on rigidity. The vehicle has accumulated roughly 6,700 miles per year over 17 years, a rate consistent with normal usage; the interval between the August 2024 failure at 112,296 miles and the February 2026 pass shows an increase of about 2,300 miles in 19 months, indicating continued operation rather than long periods of standing. No major gaps appear in the annual testing schedule, and the mileage progression aligns with typical wear patterns for a car of this age. A buyer should first examine the front and rear suspension arm pins and bushes, which were recorded as excessively worn in the August 2024 test and again in the June 2022 test, and verify that any remedial work has been completed; the structural rust noted from the front sill to the rear sill in the February 2026 test must be assessed for depth and impact on rigidity, especially given the earlier 2024 advisory on severe corrosion affecting strength within 30 cm of a body mounting. The exhaust mounting bracket defect observed in October 2024 and the minor exhaust leak in August 2023 should also be inspected, as should the rear brake disc, which was described as worn, pitted or scored in 2019, and the tyre wear pattern that repeatedly approaches the legal limit, suggesting possible alignment or suspension issues. Because the car has passed the most recent test, it can be driven legally, but the recurring structural and suspension faults indicate that a thorough physical inspection is essential to confirm that corrosion‑related repairs are sound, that suspension components have been renewed, and that the braking system remains within safe limits.