2007 Jaguar S-Type 2.7L Diesel · YR57 VWF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a recurring issue with steering and suspension components. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 75,536 miles passed, it again flagged damaged track rod end ball joint dust covers on both front sides. This follows a similar advisory from the July 2024 test where only the offside side was noted, indicating that the owner is addressing these minor faults as they appear rather than performing a comprehensive preventative overhaul. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 75,536 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. This low usage suggests the car has spent long periods stationary, which often leads to the premature degradation of rubber components despite low mileage. The data shows a significant gap of over 6,000 miles between July 2023 and July 2024, followed by a rapid accumulation of 6,200 miles in the following year. This spike in activity coincides with the appearance of mechanical faults that led to an MOT failure. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front steering assembly and brake lines. The failure in July 2024 due to an excessively corroded offside front brake pipe indicates that corrosion is a factor on this vehicle, likely accelerated by periods of sitting. The recurring deterioration of track rod end ball joint dust covers and suspension rod boots between 2022 and 2025 suggests the rubber components are cracking and failing. You should check for signs of fluid leaks in the dampers and verify that the corrosion on the brake piping has not progressed elsewhere along the structural integrity of the lines.