2013 Jaguar XF — MOT failures & pass rate
67,147 MOT tests on the 2013 Jaguar XF are in this dataset, and 82.1% of them passed. That is effectively the same as executive cars of a similar age (17.0% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in suspension, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (7.0%) and tyres (6.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, ball joint dust cover and washers — tread depth alone was recorded 2,338 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 10.4% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 22.1% once past 150k — 2.1× the risk.
The petrol cars hold up better: 13.4% fail against 18.0% for diesel, a 4.6-point gap across 67,147 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 15.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 20.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 7.0% | 4,735 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.5% | 4,388 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.8% | 3,214 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.1% | 2,756 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.0% | 2,046 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 654 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 2,338 |
| 2 | Ball joint dust cover | 2,121 |
| 3 | Washers | 1,673 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 1,580 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 1,513 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 1,430 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 26.7% | 17,899 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.0% | 14,782 |
| 3 | Suspension | 21.5% | 14,426 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 5.3% | 3,530 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.9% | 3,296 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.5% | 2,319 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,479 | 10.4% |
| 30-60k | 13,098 | 12.8% |
| 60-90k | 23,417 | 17.1% |
| 90-120k | 17,423 | 20.7% |
| 120-150k | 7,748 | 21.8% |
| 150k+ | 3,950 | 22.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 65,829 | 18.0% |
| Petrol | 1,318 | 13.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,544 | 15.0% |
| 2022 | 13,716 | 16.9% |
| 2023 | 13,553 | 18.0% |
| 2024 | 13,384 | 19.7% |
| 2025 | 12,950 | 20.1% |
What to check before buying a 2013 XF
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 7.0% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (7.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Tyres (6.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (4.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2013 Jaguar XFs pass their MOT?
82.1% of the 67,147 2013 Jaguar XF MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Jaguar XF?
Suspension, recorded in 7.0% of tests, followed by tyres (6.5%).
Does the 2013 XF get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.4% in the 0-30k band to 22.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 67,147 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.