2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Jaguar XF MOT pass rate and common faults

8,392 MOT tests in 2024. 83.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time83.7%
Failed or needed repairs16.3%
Typical mileage at test68,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,392 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    363 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    184 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    120 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    112 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault0.9%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.7%
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.9%
  2. Brakes5.2%
  3. Lights & electrics3.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  6. Suspension1.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.9%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.5%

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 2016 Jaguar XF?

In 2024, 83.7% of 2016 Jaguar XF cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,392 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Jaguar XF?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 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).