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Jaguar XF MOT Results

Registered in 2008
66.7% pass rate
from 6,675 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XF is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.015% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (34% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (30% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (90% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (90% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (90% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Direction indicators (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Flashing type (67% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators (91% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.49% fail on Stop lamp (87% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.36% fail on Horn
      • 0.090% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.015% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.030% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.030% fail on Switch
  • 8.6% fail on Brakes (14% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (84% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Brake pads (86% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Brake discs and drums (40% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Brake discs (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.090% fail on Cable
        • 0.030% fail on Relay lever (25 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance (29% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (31% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (23% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance (70% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (37% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (36% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.72% fail on Parking brake performance (34% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt (33% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.61% fail on Parking brake performance (34% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.42% fail on Brake performance not tested (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (75% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.75% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Parking brake control (58% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Electronic parking brake (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (49% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-lock braking system (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.34% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (95% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.28% fail on Rigid brake pipes (80% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.075% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.015% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.015% fail on Servos
    • 0.015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
  • 8.5% fail on Suspension (46% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes (25% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (48% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (37% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Linkage ball joints (45% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover (46% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Springs (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Coil springs (66% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Coil spring (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket
    • 0.85% fail on Suspension rods (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint dust cover (27 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.25% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings (81% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Sub-frames (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.045% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (85% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Shock absorbers (94% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Macpherson strut (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.015% fail on Axles
      • 0.015% fail on Axle
  • 7.1% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility (15% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (46% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.090% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.090% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.060% fail on View to rear
      • 0.060% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (68% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (54% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.21% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
        • 0.015% fail on Catch
      • 0.090% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.090% fail on Door condition
      • 0.030% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.25% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.015% fail on Tank
    • 0.090% fail on Transmission (97% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Drive shafts (97% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Joints (97% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Undertray
    • 0.060% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.060% fail on Seats
      • 0.045% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.030% fail on Body
      • 0.015% fail on Panel
      • 0.015% fail on Other body component
    • 0.015% fail on Chassis
      • 0.015% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.015% fail on Load security
      • 0.015% fail on Dropside
        • 0.015% fail on Dropside condition
  • 1.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (70% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Compression ignition (53% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (53% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.16% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (59% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (80% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.045% fail on Particulate filter (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.64% fail on Spark ignition (82% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested (95% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.075% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.060% fail on Engine oil leaks (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.93% fail on Steering (66% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Steering linkage components (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Track rod end (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.045% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.015% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.015% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.19% fail on Steering gear (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack (55% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Power steering
      • 0.045% fail on Operation
      • 0.030% fail on Rams
      • 0.030% fail on Other components
      • 0.015% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.015% fail on Steering play
      • 0.015% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.015% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.78% fail on Road Wheels (46% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Attachment (65% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.76% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (51% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (49% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Seat belts (55% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
      • 0.075% fail on Requirements
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment
    • 0.030% fail on Airbags
      • 0.030% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.015% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.015% fail on Doors
      • 0.015% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.015% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.015% fail on Anchorages
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