I recently bought myself a 2004/54 Jaguar X-Type 3.0 Sport Premium Estate (5-speed manual) that has done 18,000 miles. I remain to be convinced that this was a smart move.
I have concerns with the brakes.
The brake pedal is soft and spongy and has too much travel.
With the car stationary and the engine running - if the brake is firmly applied, the pedal feels soft and has (IMO) excessive movement. If the pedal is then quickly pumped, the pedal rises and becomes firm. However, if the pressure on the pedal is maintained, the firmness soon decays (as if fluid was slowly leaking past a seal) and the pedal sinks towards the floor.
The brake fluid is at