Jaguar XF MOT Results

Registered in 2013
79.7% pass rate
from 11,691 tests in 2021
(24% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XF is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.8% fail on Tyres (14% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Condition (38% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.077% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Suspension (24% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Suspension arms (36% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.86% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0086% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.5% fail on Springs (60% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Coil springs (60% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring (60% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.45% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (86% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.094% fail on Linkage
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0086% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension rods (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint dust cover (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension rod (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0086% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.077% fail on Wheel bearings (71% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Operation (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Other components (23 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0086% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.026% fail on Shock absorbers (93% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0086% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0086% fail on Ball joint
  • 4.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (25% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (19% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (84% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (35% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (32% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (16 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp (76% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.21% fail on Direction indicators (76% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Flashing type (76% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators (62% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Side repeaters (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Stop lamp (91% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Electrical equipment (68% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Electrical wiring (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Reversing lamps (90% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Reversing lamps (90% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0086% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0086% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.0086% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0086% fail on Switch
  • 3.2% fail on Brakes (38% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (29% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (32% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (31% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.72% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0086% fail on Brake drums
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance (38% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.068% fail on Service brake imbalance (68% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0086% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0086% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0086% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.060% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0086% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.043% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Rbt (87% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.043% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.043% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.051% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Anti-lock braking system (82% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Electronic stability control (82% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0086% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.034% fail on Rigid brake pipes (88% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Parking brake control (87% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0086% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0086% fail on Valves
    • 0.017% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility (34% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
    • 1.0% fail on Wipers (53% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.060% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.034% fail on View to rear
      • 0.034% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.017% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.84% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (51% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Exhaust emissions (50% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.47% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (46% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (78% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0086% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.27% fail on Spark ignition (74% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Catalyst emissions (96% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Emissions not tested (86% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Fluid leaks (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.0086% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0086% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.58% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Doors (96% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.034% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0086% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0086% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Transmission (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Prop shaft (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Flexible couplings (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Bearing housing (14 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0086% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.0086% fail on Joints
    • 0.068% fail on Exhaust system (91% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.043% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0086% fail on Tank
    • 0.051% fail on Seats
      • 0.034% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.017% fail on Body
      • 0.0086% fail on Panel
      • 0.0086% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0086% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0086% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0086% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0086% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.0086% fail on Undertray
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle (76% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates (76% worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
    • 0.10% fail on Condition
  • 0.22% fail on Steering (83% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Track rod end (94% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0086% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0086% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.077% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.077% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.017% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0086% fail on Operation
      • 0.0086% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.0086% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0086% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.21% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (60% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
      • 0.034% fail on Requirements
    • 0.068% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2013 cars)
Read the Honest John Review

  • Jaguar XF (2008 - 2015)
    Wonderful and bespoke feeling interior. Amazingly quiet and refined. More economical 2.2 diesel from 2011. Navigation not fitted as standard on most models.

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