2014 Jaguar XF — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2014 Jaguar XF passed 83.3% of its 73,194 recorded MOT tests. Against executive cars of a similar age (15.5% fail rate), the 2014 XF comes out 1.2pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (7.0%) and lighting & signalling (6.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are registration plate lamp(s), tread depth and brake pads — registration plate lamp(s) alone was recorded 2,931 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 23.2% versus 8.9%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 6.3pp more often than petrol ones (16.9% vs 10.5%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 26.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 13.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.0% | 5,134 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 6.2% | 4,512 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.4% | 3,975 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.9% | 2,887 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.0% | 2,225 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 507 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 2,931 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 2,728 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 1,796 |
| 4 | Ball joint dust cover | 1,725 |
| 5 | Washers | 1,698 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 1,646 |
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 | 26.2% | 19,199 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.3% | 15,556 |
| 3 | Suspension | 18.4% | 13,473 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 7.4% | 5,403 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.1% | 3,705 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.4% | 3,210 |
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 | 2,198 | 8.9% |
| 30-60k | 18,679 | 12.3% |
| 60-90k | 26,645 | 16.8% |
| 90-120k | 16,577 | 19.9% |
| 120-150k | 6,278 | 21.0% |
| 150k+ | 2,789 | 23.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 71,781 | 16.9% |
| Petrol | 1,413 | 10.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,635 | 13.9% |
| 2022 | 14,694 | 15.3% |
| 2023 | 14,807 | 17.0% |
| 2024 | 14,705 | 18.5% |
| 2025 | 14,353 | 19.1% |
What to check before buying a 2014 XF
On a 2014 XF, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (7.0% 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 (6.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (5.4% 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.
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 2014 Jaguar XFs pass their MOT?
83.3% of the 73,194 2014 Jaguar XF MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Jaguar XF?
Tyres, recorded in 7.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (6.2%).
Does the 2014 XF get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.9% in the 0-30k band to 23.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 73,194 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.