Jaguar XF reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 177,532 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 177,532 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 79% of Jaguar XF cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and body & structure.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the XF tends to fail
Share of Jaguar XF cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, body & structure, emissions & leaks.
Common questions
Is the Jaguar XF reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Jaguar XF holds up well for its age: 79% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 59% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Jaguar XF?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Jaguar XF in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 87%; 8 to 12 years, 79%; and 13 years and older, 69%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Jaguar XF MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Jaguar XF versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).