2008 Jaguar XF 5.0L Petrol · VX58 GNO

The 2024-09-23 MOT passed, but with several advisories indicating ongoing deterioration in key structural and braking components. The front and rear sub-frames are corroded—though not yet seriously weakened—marking a repeat finding from 2023 and 2022 (rear sub-frame), suggesting progressive corrosion. Brake disc wear and pitting have also reappeared annually since 2022, now affecting both front and rear corners, while rear brake pads were noted as wearing thin in 2023. Tyre wear on both rear corners, close to the legal limit and uneven, adds to the concern over braking and handling stability. The mileage—128,129 miles over 18 years—averages around 7,100 miles per year, which is typical. However, the lack of defects in the 2021 and 2022 MOTs, followed by a sharp rise in advisories from 2023 onward, suggests either a period of heavier use, reduced maintenance, or simply that wear had accumulated unnoticed until recently. The recurring corrosion and brake wear point to possible exposure to moisture or salt, or insufficient attention to rust prevention and brake fluid changes over time. Suspension issues have also emerged: slight play in the nearside rear upper arm ball joint was flagged in 2023, and very slight play at the same corner appeared in 2022. Combined with corroded rear coil springs in 2022, this hints at possible suspension component fatigue, especially given the vehicle’s age. While no major failures have yet occurred, the trend is clearly worsening—corrosion and wear are not isolated incidents but recurring themes across multiple MOTs.