JAGUAR XF Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 9,480 MOT tests from 771 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every JAGUAR XF has the same fault.

JAGUAR XF's have a slightly over average reliability rating of 567/999. The score was calculated from the average of every JAGUAR XF that has had a registered MOT.

We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.

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Fuel Type	Year	Reliability Score	Avg Mileage	Sample Size
N/A	N/A	724/999Very good	77,647 miles	4,847 vehicles
N/A	N/A	637/999Good	77,928 miles	8,090 vehicles
N/A	N/A	586/999Above average	78,547 miles	9,491 vehicles
N/A	N/A	538/999Above average	77,604 miles	6,112 vehicles
N/A	N/A	515/999Above average	83,627 miles	664 vehicles
N/A	N/A	499/999Average	78,951 miles	5,133 vehicles
N/A	N/A	473/999Average	79,823 miles	5,125 vehicles

How reliable is the JAGUAR XF?

Based on 9,480 MOT tests from 771 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.

Vehicles

771

MOT tests

9,480

Pass rate

80.8%

Median mileage

95,731 mi

Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every JAGUAR XF has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 651 out of 999.

Common JAGUAR XF MOT problems

These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.

Tyre wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 1,749 advisory comments and 322 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.

What to inspect

Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))

Corrosion

VehicleScore MOT data includes 426 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record corrosion the tester could see on the body or structure. Corrosion already named on a spring, brake, or other component is counted with that component.

What to inspect

Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.

Example MOT wording: REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (5.3.3 (B) (I))

Brake pad wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 383 advisory comments and 41 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.

What to inspect

Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.

Example MOT wording: REAR BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))

Brake disc wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 384 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.

What to inspect

Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))

Ball joint wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 96 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a worn or damaged ball joint. Track rod ends are counted with steering, not here.

What to inspect

Ask for the joint to be checked for play with the suspension loaded and unloaded.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT EXCESSIVELY WORN (5.3.4 (A) (I))

Suspension arm issues

VehicleScore MOT data includes 87 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a worn, corroded, or damaged suspension arm or its pin.

What to inspect

Look for play or corrosion at the arm and ask whether it has been replaced.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM PIN OR BUSH WORN BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (A) (I))

Coil spring issues

VehicleScore MOT data includes 47 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record coil springs that were corroded, fractured, or otherwise defective. They are counted separately from shock absorbers.

What to inspect

Look for a broken or heavily corroded spring and compare the ride height on both sides.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED OR BROKEN (5.3.1 (B) (I))

Lamp and bulb faults

VehicleScore MOT data includes 44 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a lamp or bulb other than a headlamp or indicator.

What to inspect

Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.

Example MOT wording: REGISTRATION PLATE LAMP INOPERATIVE IN THE CASE OF A SINGLE LAMP OR ALL LAMPS (4.7.1 (B) (II))

JAGUAR XF MOT reliability by year

A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.

Year	Vehicles	MOT tests	Pass rate	Recurring issues seen
2020	6	28	89.3%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2019	25	140	90.7%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2018	38	262	85.1%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2017	50	404	87.4%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2016	71	637	84.9%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2015	63	693	80.1%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2014	119	1430	80.4%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2013	85	1155	79.8%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2012	95	1332	80.7%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2011	59	927	79.3%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2010	61	1015	81.1%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2009	46	849	78%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2008	27	512	77.1%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear

What to check when buying a used JAGUAR XF

This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.

Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Corrosion. Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Ball joint wear. Ask for the joint to be checked for play with the suspension loaded and unloaded.
Suspension arm issues. Look for play or corrosion at the arm and ask whether it has been replaced.
Coil spring issues. Look for a broken or heavily corroded spring and compare the ride height on both sides.
Lamp and bulb faults. Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.

Buying a JAGUAR XF?

Common problems tell you what can affect JAGUAR XFs generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.

Where does this data come from?

VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.

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