2011 Jaguar XJ 3.0L Diesel · V26 SAB

The vehicle demonstrates a worsening maintenance trend regarding its suspension and tyre upkeep. While the most recent test on 25 November 2025 at 141,621 miles resulted in a pass, the vehicle failed earlier that same day due to a critical offside front suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached. This follows a pattern of recurring suspension component degradation noted in previous years. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 9,441 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 123,232 miles in November 2023 to 141,621 miles in November 2025. This gradual increase suggests regular use rather than long periods of inactivity, which typically helps prevent certain types of corrosion but places predictable wear on consumables and mechanical joints. A prospective buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the suspension system. The MOT history shows a persistent issue with ball joints and bushes, with failures and advisories recorded in November 2023, November 2024, and November 2025. Specifically, the offside front and rear suspension components have shown varying degrees of play or imminent failure over the last three years. This indicates that while individual parts are being replaced, the overall integrity of the suspension bushings and ball joints requires close scrutiny to ensure the faults are not systemic. Braking components and tyres also require attention. The tester flagged pitted or scored brake discs in November 2024 and noted binding or fluctuating brakes in the 2023 test. Tyre wear has also been a recurring advisory, with multiple tyres flagged as being close to the legal limit in both 2024 and 2025. These repeated advisories suggest that basic consumable maintenance has occasionally been deferred, so a physical check of the current brake pad thickness, disc surface condition, and tyre tread depth is essential.