Jaguar Xf common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Jaguar Xf at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 101,784 UK MOT tests of the Jaguar Xf in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is shock absorbers (a slightly worn bush): recorded on 4.5% of tests of 2008–2010 cars at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km), 11× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: ball joint dust cover (ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) (13×); sub-frame (corroded but not seriously weakened) (8.2×); flexible brake hoses (slight corrosion to ferrule) (5.3×). The most common reasons a Jaguar Xf fails its MOT are tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm); position lamp (not working); registration plate lamp(s) (inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Jaguar Xf
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Jaguar Xf than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock absorbers: has a slightly worn bush | Advisory | 2008–2010 | 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) | 4.5% | 0.4% | 11× | 2,188 |
| Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | MOT fail | 2008–2010 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 4% | 0.3% | 13× | 524 |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 2013–2015 | 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 4.9% | 0.6% | 8.2× | 772 |
| Flexible brake hoses: has slight corrosion to ferrule | Advisory | 2011–2013 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 3.7% | 0.7% | 5.3× | 3,885 |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | MOT fail | 2014–2016 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 4% | 1.3% | 3.1× | 5,763 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 2019–2021 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 9.5% | 3% | 3.2× | 1,333 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | MOT fail | 2019–2021 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.6× | 1,333 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | Advisory | 2017–2019 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 4.6% | 1.8% | 2.6× | 1,531 |
Jaguar Xf by mileage (2013–2015 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 2,451 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (11%) | — |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 6,882 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (14%) | — |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 8,964 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18%) | — |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 7,115 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (21%) | Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened (3.7%, 4.1×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 4,179 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (23%) | Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened (4.3%, 4.8×) |
| 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 2,118 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (22%) | Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened (4%, 4.4×) |
| 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) | 1,029 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (23%) | Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened (4.2%, 4.7×) |
| 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 772 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (22%) | Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened (4.9%, 8.2×) |
Jaguar Xf by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5,649 | Shock absorbers: has a slightly worn bush at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (8.8×) |
| 2009 | 7,258 | Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (13×) |
| 2010 | 9,852 | Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (8.8×) |
| 2011 | 8,568 | Flexible brake hoses: has slight corrosion to ferrule at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (4×) |
| 2012 | 10,185 | Flexible brake hoses: has slight corrosion to ferrule at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (5.3×) |
| 2013 | 11,309 | Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (4.6×) |
| 2014 | 12,478 | Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (8.2×) |
| 2015 | 10,001 | Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (3.1×) |
| 2016 | 8,638 | Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (2.7×) |
| 2017 | 7,118 | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (2.6×) |
| 2018 | 5,849 | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (2.9×) |
| 2019 | 3,421 | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (3×) |
| 2020 | 1,359 | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (3.2×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Jaguar Xf?
In 101,784 UK MOT tests of the Jaguar Xf in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is shock absorbers (a slightly worn bush): recorded on 4.5% of tests of 2008–2010 cars at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km), 11× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: ball joint dust cover (ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) (13×); sub-frame (corroded but not seriously weakened) (8.2×); flexible brake hoses (slight corrosion to ferrule) (5.3×). The most common reasons a Jaguar Xf fails its MOT are tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm); position lamp (not working); registration plate lamp(s) (inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps).
Why do Jaguar Xfs fail the MOT?
Across 101,784 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Jaguar Xf were tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm) (3.4% of tests); position lamp (not working) (6.7% of tests); registration plate lamp(s) (inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps) (3.5% of tests).
At what mileage do Jaguar Xf problems start?
The clearest Jaguar Xf-specific issue, shock absorbers (a slightly worn bush), peaks against other cars at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) on 2008–2010 cars (4.5% of tests vs 0.4% for all cars that age).
Where does this Jaguar Xf data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 101,784 tests of the Jaguar Xf. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.