2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Jaguar XF MOT pass rate and common faults

10,413 MOT tests in 2024. 73.1% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time73.1%
Failed or needed repairs26.9%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,413 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    535 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    414 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    360 marked dangerous
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.1%
  7. Washers: not working1.8%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension13.0%
  2. Tyres9.4%
  3. Brakes7.7%
  4. Lights & electrics7.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  6. Body & chassis1.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  8. Wheels0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.0%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.7%

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 2013 Jaguar XF?

In 2024, 73.1% of 2013 Jaguar XF cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,413 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Jaguar XF?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Jaguar XF reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).