Jaguar XF MOT Results

Registered in 2009
69.1% pass rate
from 8,352 tests in 2021
(24% better than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XF is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.096% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.060% fail on Dipswitch (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (44% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Direction indicators (78% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Flashing type (78% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters (65% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Individual direction indicators (84% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Stop lamp (93% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Horn (63% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.012% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.012% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.072% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.036% fail on All position lamps (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 7.9% fail on Suspension (46% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms (16% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Pins and bushes (31% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint (67% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Springs (66% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Coil springs (65% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Coil spring (65% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (55% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (44% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage ball joints (73% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover (55% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage
      • 0.036% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.67% fail on Suspension rods (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint dust cover (21 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Suspension rod (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings (64% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.072% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.072% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint (75% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.096% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (63% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Shock absorbers (93% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Macpherson strut (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
  • 7.4% fail on Tyres (19% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Condition (52% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 5.8% fail on Brakes (33% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Brake performance (39% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (39% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (39% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (33% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance (69% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (44% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (43% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.012% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance (47% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Rbt (46% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.42% fail on Parking brake performance (46% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.036% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.096% fail on Service brake imbalance (81% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake performance
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.024% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.87% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.87% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.024% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (81% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Cable
    • 0.62% fail on Parking brake control (58% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Electronic parking brake (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Lever
    • 0.28% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (57% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-lock braking system (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.060% fail on Electronic braking system (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Flexible brake hoses (98% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.072% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.036% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.012% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.012% fail on Pedal
    • 0.012% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility (39% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (24% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers (56% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.084% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.084% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.048% fail on View to rear (70% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Mirrors (69% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (58% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (60% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.67% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.47% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.024% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.012% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.012% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.44% fail on Spark ignition (84% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (69% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Catalyst emissions (95% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.084% fail on Engine oil leaks (64% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.024% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.012% fail on Undertray
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (75% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Exhaust system (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Doors
      • 0.25% fail on Other passenger's door (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.060% fail on Door condition
      • 0.024% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.024% fail on Door condition
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.012% fail on Tank
      • 0.012% fail on Pipe
    • 0.096% fail on Undertray
    • 0.072% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.036% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.024% fail on Sub-frame condition
        • 0.012% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.036% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.072% fail on Transmission (96% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Drive shafts (96% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Joints (96% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.060% fail on Body
      • 0.060% fail on Other body component
    • 0.012% fail on Chassis
      • 0.012% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.012% fail on Seats
      • 0.012% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.012% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.012% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.69% fail on Road Wheels (44% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Attachment
    • 0.25% fail on Condition (92% worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.61% fail on Steering (74% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Steering linkage components (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Track rod end (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
        • 0.012% fail on Steering component
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear (51% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.012% fail on Power steering
      • 0.012% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.012% fail on Steering column
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (70% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts (61% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Condition (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Requirements
      • 0.012% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.024% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.024% fail on Belt(s)/padding (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
Read the Honest John Review

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