2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Jaguar XF MOT pass rate and common faults

9,155 MOT tests in 2024. 71.3% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time71.3%
Failed or needed repairs28.7%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,155 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    562 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    379 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    347 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.5%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.1%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.0%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.5%
  9. Washers: not working1.5%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension14.7%
  2. Tyres10.0%
  3. Lights & electrics9.4%
  4. Brakes9.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.4%
  8. Steering0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened8.4%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2012 Jaguar XF?

In 2024, 71.3% of 2012 Jaguar XF cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,155 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Jaguar XF?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 Jaguar XF reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).