2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Jaguar XF MOT pass rate and common faults

8,822 MOT tests in 2024. 67.6% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time67.6%
Failed or needed repairs32.4%
Typical mileage at test102,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,822 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.9%
    398 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    435 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    276 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.3%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.1%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.1%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working2.1%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics19.0%
  2. Suspension17.2%
  3. Tyres10.1%
  4. Brakes9.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.9%
  8. Steering1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.3%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened12.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Jaguar XF?

In 2024, 67.6% of 2010 Jaguar XF cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,822 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Jaguar XF?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Jaguar XF reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).