2016 Jaguar XF — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 48,220 MOT tests, the 2016 Jaguar XF recorded an 88.5% pass rate. That is 1.1 percentage points better than executive cars of a similar age, which fail at 12.7%. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.7%) and brakes (3.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, brake pads and wipers — tread depth alone was recorded 1,597 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 8.1% in the 0-30k band and 14.9% in the 150k+ band, a 6.9-point spread.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 1.8pp more often than petrol ones (11.6% vs 9.8%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.6% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.7% | 2,730 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.4% | 1,645 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.5% | 1,199 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 1,081 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 650 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 423 |
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 | 1,597 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 1,096 |
| 3 | Wipers | 1,032 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 699 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 508 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 377 |
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 | 22.6% | 10,918 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.3% | 10,296 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.9% | 2,369 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.9% | 2,351 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.0% | 1,431 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 540 |
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 | 4,920 | 8.1% |
| 30-60k | 19,350 | 10.7% |
| 60-90k | 15,257 | 12.5% |
| 90-120k | 6,606 | 13.6% |
| 120-150k | 1,677 | 14.1% |
| 150k+ | 402 | 14.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 46,278 | 11.6% |
| Petrol | 1,942 | 9.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,978 | 10.8% |
| 2022 | 9,869 | 11.0% |
| 2023 | 9,688 | 11.8% |
| 2024 | 9,502 | 12.1% |
| 2025 | 9,183 | 12.1% |
What to check before buying a 2016 XF
On a 2016 XF, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.7% 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.
- Brakes (3.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (2.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£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 2016 Jaguar XFs pass their MOT?
88.5% of the 48,220 2016 Jaguar XF MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Jaguar XF?
Tyres, recorded in 5.7% of tests, followed by brakes (3.4%).
Does the 2016 XF get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.1% in the 0-30k band to 14.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 48,220 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.