2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Jaguar XF MOT pass rate and common faults

1,353 MOT tests in 2024. 85.9% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time85.9%
Failed or needed repairs14.1%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,353 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.8%
    36 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    38 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    33 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    6 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    6 marked dangerous
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.6%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  3. Brakes3.7%
  4. Lights & electrics1.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  6. Suspension0.4%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.4%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Jaguar XF?

In 2024, 85.9% of 2020 Jaguar XF cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,353 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Jaguar XF?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Jaguar XF reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).