2015 Jaguar XE 2.0L Diesel · YT65 DMU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a worrying shift toward reactive repair habits. While it passed the most recent test in March 2025 at 102,844 miles, it failed on multiple points that indicate a lack of preventative attention. The presence of offside play in the steering rack inner joints alongside thinning nearside brake pads suggests that mechanical components are only being addressed once they reach failure thresholds rather than during scheduled service intervals. At 102,844 miles over 11 years, the Jaguar averages approximately 9,350 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a premium executive saloon. The mileage accumulation between the February 2024 test (94,679 miles) and March 2025 test (102,844 miles) represents over 8,000 miles in just thirteen months. This consistent use suggests the car is not sitting idle, but the high mileage puts significant stress on high-frequency wear items like the suspension and braking system. A physical inspection must focus on the steering and suspension geometry due to the recorded play in the steering rack inner joint. This fault can lead to uneven tyre wear and degraded handling precision, which is evidenced by the 3mm edge wear noted on both rear tyres in 2025. The buyer should also verify the entire braking system for uneven wear or sticking, as the record shows thin pads in both 2023 and 2025. The tyre pressure monitoring system also requires checking for functionality as it was a known failure point in the most recent inspection.