2013 Jaguar XK 5.0L Petrol · T60 FCA

Running a 5.0-litre V8 Jaguar XK is rarely cheap. Real-world fuel economy typically sits in the low 20s mpg, meaning fuel costs alone could easily exceed £2,500 per year for a typical driver. Road tax falls into a high band due to the large engine and CO2 output, and insurance is likely to be in a high group given the performance on offer — budget several hundred pounds annually for the premium alone.

Servicing and parts for the XK are pricier than mainstream alternatives, and specialist labour is often required. Considering the recorded suspension wear pattern and 122,026 miles on the odometer, a realistic annual running cost including fuel, tax, insurance, and maintenance is likely to be in the region of £3,500-£4,500.

The MOT history points clearly to the suspension as the area demanding closest scrutiny. Specifically, inspect the front upper suspension arm ball joint dust covers (cited in 2023, 2024, and 2025), the front lower suspension arm inner bushes (cited in 2024), the rear shock absorbers for oil seepage (cited in 2024 and 2025), and the rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers (cited in 2024). On a ramp, check for play in the front and rear suspension joints, and look for uneven tyre wear which would suggest geometry issues stemming from worn components.

Beyond the suspension, inspect the exhaust system for leaks — a minor exhaust gas leak was recorded at the rear in 2024 — and check the condition of the tyres, as both rear tyres were flagged as close to the legal limit in 2023. A compression test and a check of the timing chain for the 5.0-litre V8 would be wise at this mileage, along with a scan for any stored fault codes.