JAGUAR XF MOT pass rate
81.5% of 178,137 JAGUAR XF MOT tests pass.
At 81.5%, The XF passes slightly less often than the average across all JAGUAR models (85.1%).
The JAGUAR XF has a pass rate of 81.5%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 90.4% at 0–3 years to 72.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 90.4% | 363 | 24,358 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.7% | 15,582 | 43,334 miles |
| 6–10 years | 86.6% | 63,112 | 73,391 miles |
| 10–15 years | 77.6% | 84,613 | 99,492 miles |
| 15+ years | 72.3% | 14,467 | 113,026 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the JAGUAR XF
The most common reason the JAGUAR XF fails its MOT is suspension — present in 42.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 42.7% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 35.7% | Not working |
| Tyres | 35.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 28.1% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 12.9% | Not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.2% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.0% | Cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |
| Road Wheels | 3.0% | Fixing missing |
| Steering | 2.7% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.9% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related JAGUAR models
- JAGUAR F-PACE — 90.5% pass rate
- JAGUAR XE — 87.1% pass rate
- JAGUAR E-PACE — 91.9% pass rate
- JAGUAR XJ — 82.3% pass rate
- JAGUAR X-TYPE — 64.9% pass rate
- JAGUAR I-PACE — 94.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the JAGUAR XF?
- 81.5% of JAGUAR XF MOT tests pass, based on 178,137 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the JAGUAR XF?
- The most common reason the JAGUAR XF fails its MOT is suspension — present in 42.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".
- Does this show the JAGUAR XF's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the JAGUAR service history guide for how to check and keep one.