2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Jaguar XF MOT pass rate and common faults

9,207 MOT tests in 2024. 77.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time77.0%
Failed or needed repairs23.0%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,207 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    422 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    310 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    254 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.1%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    149 marked dangerous
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.0%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres10.0%
  2. Lights & electrics9.2%
  3. Brakes6.2%
  4. Suspension3.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  7. Wheels0.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.6%

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: registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. 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 2015 Jaguar XF?

In 2024, 77.0% of 2015 Jaguar XF cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,207 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Jaguar XF?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Jaguar XF reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).