Jaguar XF MOT Results

Registered in 2015
80.4% pass rate
from 10,215 tests in 2021
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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XF is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (51% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.53% fail on Headlamps (50% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp (76% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0098% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.17% fail on Stop lamp (81% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (56% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (55% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (55% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Direction indicators (83% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Flashing type (83% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Side repeaters (83% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Individual direction indicators (83% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.020% fail on Horn
      • 0.0098% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres (46% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Condition (62% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth (39% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Brakes (15% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.029% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.68% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.68% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.80% fail on Brake performance (26% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.17% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (55% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0098% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0098% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.059% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.059% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.049% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0098% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0098% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.039% fail on Parking brake performance (76% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Rbt (75% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake performance (71% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.020% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.098% fail on Flexible brake hoses (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Parking brake control (71% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.029% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Other components
      • 0.0098% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.020% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0098% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.0098% fail on Pedal
  • 3.0% fail on Visibility (24% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers (21% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Washers (36% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.088% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.029% fail on View to rear
      • 0.029% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0098% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.1% fail on Suspension (66% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Suspension arms (57% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.25% fail on Springs (84% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Coil springs (84% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Coil spring (84% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.088% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage ball joints (81% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0098% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0098% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0098% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.059% fail on Shock absorbers (74% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0098% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.020% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0098% fail on Operation
      • 0.0098% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.0098% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0098% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0098% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0098% fail on Sub-frame
  • 0.50% fail on Road Wheels (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment (66% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.49% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (57% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Exhaust emissions (60% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.029% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (78% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Spark ignition (82% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.039% fail on Transmission oil leaks (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0098% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0098% fail on Undertray
  • 0.39% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Other passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0098% fail on Catch
      • 0.0098% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0098% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0098% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0098% fail on Door condition
    • 0.059% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.059% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.049% fail on Seats
      • 0.039% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0098% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.039% fail on Exhaust system (88% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Transmission (92% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Drive shafts (92% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Joints (92% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0098% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0098% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.020% fail on Bumpers
  • 0.36% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.21% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
      • 0.0098% fail on Requirements
    • 0.0098% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0098% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle (57% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates (57% worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.11% fail on Steering (73% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Steering linkage components (83% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0098% fail on Other components
        • 0.0098% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0098% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.039% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.039% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0098% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0098% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.0098% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0098% fail on Doors
      • 0.0098% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
Read the Honest John Review

  • Jaguar XF (2015 on)
    Great blend of ride quality and enjoyable handling. Comfortable and refined. Well-equipped as standard. Fleet-friendly diesel engine.
  • 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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