2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Jaguar XF MOT pass rate and common faults

6,937 MOT tests in 2024. 84.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time84.5%
Failed or needed repairs15.5%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,937 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    338 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    189 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    92 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    82 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.6%
  2. Brakes4.8%
  3. Lights & electrics2.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  6. Suspension0.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.8%

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 2017 Jaguar XF?

In 2024, 84.5% of 2017 Jaguar XF cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,937 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Jaguar XF?

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

Is the 2017 Jaguar XF reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).