2012 Jaguar XF 2.2L Diesel · YT12 MZF

The most recent MOT, conducted on 16 October 2025 at 133,530 miles, resulted in a pass, confirming the vehicle met minimum roadworthiness standards at that point. However, the maintenance trend over the past three years reveals a gradual accumulation of wear items rather than a clean bill of health. The tester flagged a worn offside rear shock absorber bush, worn front lower suspension arm bushes on both sides, and a slightly distorted offside front wheel. These advisories indicate the front and rear suspension components are now operating at the threshold of acceptable play, a common pattern on a 14-year-old saloon that has covered 133,530 miles. Mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between the June 2022 test at 108,860 miles and the November 2023 test at 117,594 miles, the car gained 8,734 miles in roughly 17 months. From November 2023 to November 2024, the odometer moved from 117,594 to 124,955 miles, an increase of 7,361 miles over 12 months. The final jump to 133,530 miles by October 2025 represents 8,575 miles in approximately 11 months. This is a steady, slightly accelerating usage rate of around 8,500 to 9,000 miles per year, which is typical for its age and suggests regular rather than sporadic use. There are no alarming gaps in the record that would indicate long periods of dormancy. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the structural underside and braking system. The rear sub-frame has been flagged for surface corrosion in both the September 2023 failure and the November 2024 test, with the tester noting it was not seriously weakened on either occasion. On a 2012 XF, sub-frame corrosion can progress quietly, so a thorough check of the mounting points and box sections is essential. Front and rear brake discs have repeatedly appeared as advisories for wear, pitting, and scoring, most recently in the September 2023 failure. This suggests the braking system has been marginal for at least two years and may require disc and pad replacement if not already addressed. Suspension wear is the most persistent theme. Both front lower wishbone bushes were flagged as worn in November 2023 and again in October 2025, indicating either replacement was deferred or the new components have a short service life under the car's typical usage. The offside front coil spring was noted as corroded in November 2024, and a worn offside rear shock absorber bush appeared in the latest test. Tyre wear advisories have recurred across multiple tests, often on the inner edges, which points to possible tracking misalignment or worn suspension geometry. A pre-purchase inspection should include a four-wheel alignment check and a close examination of all suspension bushes, ball joints, and coil springs for cracking or corrosion.