MOT Results

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Jaguar XF MOT Results

Registered in 2012
77.0% pass rate
from 10,613 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XF is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (54% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (25% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (58% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (40% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Headlamp (60% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Headlamp levelling device (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0094% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0094% fail on Switch
    • 0.29% fail on Stop lamp (85% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.057% fail on Electrical equipment (75% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.019% fail on Horn (86% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0094% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.038% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.038% fail on Switch
    • 0.028% fail on Reversing lamps (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Reversing lamps (85% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0094% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0094% fail on Position lamp
  • 6.2% fail on Suspension (34% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.8% fail on Springs (59% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Coil springs (59% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Coil spring (59% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0094% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.0094% fail on Attachment bracket
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (30% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover (74% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage ball joints (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Linkage
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint (90% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0094% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.46% fail on Suspension rods (15 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover (26 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0094% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.066% fail on Shock absorbers (88% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0094% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0094% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0094% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres (12% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Condition (27% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.085% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Brakes (28% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0094% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.95% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.95% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0094% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.0094% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0094% fail on Pivot
    • 1.6% fail on Brake performance (40% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake imbalance (79% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0094% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0094% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0094% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0094% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.30% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (sp) (70% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0094% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.085% fail on Parking brake performance (82% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Parking brake performance (81% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0094% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0094% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0094% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.066% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (84% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake performance (78% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake imbalance (93% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0094% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0094% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.24% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.028% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic parking brake (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Rigid brake pipes (70% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.057% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.038% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.038% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0094% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.0094% fail on Pedal
    • 0.0094% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0094% fail on Servos
  • 3.1% fail on Visibility (31% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers (48% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.038% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.038% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0094% fail on View to rear
      • 0.0094% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (43% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (42% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.77% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (97% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.019% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (92% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0094% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0094% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0094% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.30% fail on Spark ignition (76% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (56% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0094% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.038% fail on Fluid leaks (69% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0094% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.019% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.019% fail on Undertray
  • 0.64% fail on Road Wheels (71% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Attachment (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Condition
  • 0.50% fail on Steering (68% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Steering linkage components (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.047% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0094% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.10% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.094% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0094% fail on Operation
    • 0.019% fail on Steering column
    • 0.019% fail on Steering play
      • 0.019% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0094% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0094% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 0.50% fail on Body, chassis, structure (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Doors
      • 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0094% fail on Catch
      • 0.057% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.047% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0094% fail on Catch
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
    • 0.075% fail on Seats
      • 0.057% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.066% fail on Transmission (94% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.038% fail on Prop shaft (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Flexible couplings (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0094% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.057% fail on Exhaust system (94% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Fuel system (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0094% fail on Pipe
    • 0.038% fail on Body
      • 0.038% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0094% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0094% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0094% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (64% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
      • 0.0094% fail on Requirements
    • 0.057% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 2012 cars)
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  • 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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