2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Jaguar XF MOT pass rate and common faults

700 MOT tests in 2024. 86.3% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time86.3%
Failed or needed repairs13.7%
Typical mileage at test21,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 700 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.6%
    45 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    8 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    9 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    10 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    7 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.7%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  3. Brakes1.4%
  4. Lights & electrics1.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%

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 2021 Jaguar XF?

In 2024, 86.3% of 2021 Jaguar XF cars passed their MOT first time, across 700 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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; 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 2021 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).