2012 Jaguar XF 3.0L Diesel · WR62 MWF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear decline regarding suspension and braking component integrity. While the car passed the November 2025 test at 111,881 miles, the tester identified multiple failures related to rubber perished and corrosion. The presence of severely deteriorated dust covers on the rear anti-roll bar linkage, tie rods, and front upper suspension arm ball joints indicates a systemic failure of the suspension hardware that was not present in the previous clean test. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical low-annual use, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year over its fourteen-year life. The data shows steady progression with intervals of roughly 5,000 to 6,000 miles between annual MOT tests from 2021 to 2025. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not been subject to long periods of stationary neglect, though the sudden spike in recorded defects during the most recent 2025 inspection suggests that components are now reaching the end of their functional life due to age and mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front and rear suspension to determine if the deteriorated ball joint covers have led to internal play or mechanical failure. The offside front shock absorber shows light oil misting, which requires monitoring to ensure the seal is not nearing imminent failure. Furthermore, the corroded rear brake pipes covered in grease represent a significant concern, as the grease may be used to hide structural decay or thinning of the metal lines which could lead to hydraulic failure if not replaced.