2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Jaguar XF MOT pass rate and common faults

3,351 MOT tests in 2024. 86.1% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time86.1%
Failed or needed repairs13.9%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,351 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    106 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    97 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    46 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    35 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  9. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.4%
  2. Brakes4.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  4. Lights & electrics2.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  6. Suspension0.4%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2019 Jaguar XF?

In 2024, 86.1% of 2019 Jaguar XF cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,351 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Jaguar XF?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Jaguar XF reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).