Jaguar Xf
From 173,627 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Xfs fare better: 2021 models pass at 88.1% vs 72.7% for 2008.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 4,931 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4,931 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4,466 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4,161 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3,400 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2,616 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2,566 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 2,032 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1,991 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 1,745 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 1,713 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 49.8% of failures are serious: 44% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 5.8% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £97.
Jaguar Xf on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 3,554 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 76 newly registered, a net loss of 3,478. At this rate, roughly 27.1 years until none remain. Now at 89.3% of its peak (105,624 in 2019 Q2).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 87,936 | 6,375 | +3 | -968 | -965 |
| 2025 Q2 | 89,150 | 6,126 | +0 | -943 | -943 |
| 2025 Q1 | 90,232 | 5,987 | +2 | -806 | -804 |
| 2024 Q4 | 91,413 | 5,610 | +71 | -837 | -766 |
| 2024 Q3 | 92,620 | 5,169 | +197 | -956 | -759 |
| 2024 Q2 | 93,702 | 4,846 | +223 | -602 | -379 |
| 2024 Q1 | 94,317 | 4,610 | +318 | -1,115 | -797 |
| 2023 Q4 | 95,454 | 4,270 | +209 | -838 | -629 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xf R-Sport D Auto | Diesel | 11,175 | 17% |
| Xf Luxury D Auto | Diesel | 8,724 | 13% |
| Xf Portfolio D Auto | Diesel | 6,132 | 9% |
| Xf Premium Luxury V6 Auto | Petrol | 5,422 | 8% |
| Xf Luxury V6 Auto | Petrol | 4,934 | 7% |
| Xf Premium Luxury D Auto | Diesel | 4,865 | 7% |
| Xf V6 S D Auto | Diesel | 3,266 | 5% |
| Xf S Premium Luxury V6 A | Diesel | 2,611 | 4% |
| Xf Prestige D Auto | Diesel | 2,541 | 4% |
| Xf S Portfolio V6 Auto | Diesel | 2,456 | 4% |
| Xf Premium Luxury D V6 A | Diesel | 2,347 | 4% |
| Xf S Portfolio V6 D Auto | Diesel | 2,097 | 3% |
| Xf Premium Luxury V6 D Auto | Diesel | 1,673 | 3% |
| Xf R-Sport Black D Auto | Diesel | 1,567 | 2% |
| Xf Portfolio Auto | Petrol | 1,562 | 2% |
| Xf S Portfol Sportbrake V6 D A | Diesel | 1,267 | 2% |
| Xf Luxury D V6 A | Diesel | 1,119 | 2% |
| Xf Luxury V6 A | Petrol | 1,026 | 2% |
| Xf Portfolio V6 Auto | Diesel | 1,001 | 1% |
| Xf Sport D Auto | Diesel | 999 | 1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 88.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 88.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2018 | 89.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
11 earlier years
| 2017 | 88% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2016 | 88.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2015 | 82.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2014 | 81.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2013 | 80.5% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2012 | 80.7% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2011 | 78.1% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2010 | 76.6% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2009 | 73.7% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2008 | 72.7% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2007 | 78.4% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xfs tested had between 65,225 and 133,558 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 106,628 median miles, the Xf has 0.017 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Jaguar models
| Jaguar F-Pace | 88.9% |
| Jaguar Xe | 85.6% |
| Jaguar E-Pace | 89.9% |
| Jaguar Xj | 81.9% |
| Jaguar X-Type | 67.9% |
Common questions
What is the Jaguar Xf MOT pass rate?
The Jaguar Xf has a 81.7% MOT pass rate based on 173,627 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jaguar Xf?
The most common MOT failure on the Jaguar Xf is a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 4,931 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Jaguar Xfs are on UK roads?
There are 87,936 Jaguar Xfs currently licensed on UK roads, with 6,375 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Jaguar Xf at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jaguar Xf is 106,628 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 65,225 and 133,558 miles.
Buying a used Xf?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 81.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £97 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.