2011 Jaguar XK 5.0L Petrol · XK08 CAT

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing a maintenance trend that has improved in recent years. The most recent test in November 2025 at 130,759 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that previous mechanical concerns have been addressed. This follows a period of instability in 2023 where the car failed its test, but has since maintained clean records through two consecutive inspections. The mileage pattern is consistent with a fifteen-year-old luxury tourer, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year. Between November 2022 and November 2024, the vehicle covered 22,202 miles, while it covered another 8,937 miles in between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This steady accumulation suggests regular use, which is generally beneficial for vehicles of this age as it prevents seal dry out and the degradation of rubber components often associated with long periods of standing. A buyer must pay specific attention to the recurring offside rear brake binding that appeared in the records for 2022, 2023, and 2024. While the 2025 test cleared this issue, the persistent nature of the fault suggests a sticking caliper piston or a seizing handbrake adjustment mechanism. An in-person inspection should verify that the rear brakes are operating freely and that there is no evidence of excessive heat or uneven wear. Given the age and mileage, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and coil springs for corrosion is also necessary, as these are common points of structural failure on this model that do not always trigger an MOT advisory until they become critical.