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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Jaguar XF. Check any XF by registration number below.

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77.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-8.8%

vs Jaguar Avg

16

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Jaguar XF — MOT Reliability Overview

The Jaguar XF has an average MOT pass rate of 77.3%, which is 8.8 percentage points below the Jaguar brand average of 86.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your XF on the road.

The most common reasons a Jaguar XF fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your XF for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the XF is around 50,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used XF, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Jaguar XF, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Jaguar XF performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 193 vehicles

90.2%Excellent
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

10.5%

Mileage at 3yr

39k mi

2020

Based on 3,927 vehicles

90.0%Excellent
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

9.3%

Mileage at 3yr

41k mi

Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

2019

Based on 9,457 vehicles

89.6%Excellent
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

11.2%

Mileage at 3yr

46k mi

Mileage at 5yr

68k mi

2018

Based on 16,122 vehicles

90.6%Excellent
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

9.7%

Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

2017

Based on 20,373 vehicles

88.9%Excellent
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

12.9%

Mileage at 5yr

79k mi

2016

Based on 24,742 vehicles

88.2%Excellent
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

12.7%

2015

Based on 27,804 vehicles

83.7%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

17.4%

Mileage at 10yr

144k mi

2014

Based on 34,637 vehicles

80.7%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

20.7%

Mileage at 10yr

139k mi

2013

Based on 31,065 vehicles

78.8%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

23.2%

Mileage at 10yr

142k mi

2012

Based on 28,060 vehicles

77.8%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

23.2%

Mileage at 10yr

150k mi

2011

Based on 23,212 vehicles

76.5%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

23.7%

2010

Based on 25,658 vehicles

75.0%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

23.5%

2009

Based on 18,903 vehicles

72.2%Average
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

26.9%

2008

Based on 18,000 vehicles

0.8%Poor
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

30k mi

Mileage at 5yr

50k mi

Mileage at 10yr

95k mi

2007

Based on 177 vehicles

72.3%Average
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

19.5%

0

Based on 120,982 vehicles

82.3%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Mileage at 5yr

83k mi

Top MOT Failures — Jaguar XF

The most common reasons a Jaguar XF fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.0%
2

A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

2.3%
3

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

1.7%
4

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.7%
5

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

1.6%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

3.6%

Rear Nearside

3.1%

Front Nearside

2.1%

Typical Mileage — Jaguar XF

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2008 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used XF.

At 3 Years

30,000

miles

At 5 Years

50,000

miles

At 10 Years

95,000

miles

Jaguar XF — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Jaguar XF MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Jaguar XF?
The average MOT pass rate for the Jaguar XF is 77.3% compared to the Jaguar average of 86.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Jaguar XF?
The most common MOT failures on the Jaguar XF are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3.0%), A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (2.3%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (1.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Jaguar XF reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 77.3%, the Jaguar XF is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Jaguar XF?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Jaguar XF?
Typical mileage for the Jaguar XF: 38,997 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used XF to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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