2019 Jaguar XF — MOT failures & pass rate
15,182 MOT tests on the 2019 Jaguar XF are in this dataset, and 90.0% of them passed. That is effectively the same as executive cars of a similar age (10.3% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.1%) and visibility (3.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 565 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 18.8% versus 8.0%.
The petrol cars hold up better: 8.8% fail against 11.1% for diesel, a 2.4-point gap across 15,182 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 8.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 10.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.1% | 767 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.6% | 552 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.5% | 372 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 260 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 158 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 72 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 565 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 371 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 310 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 200 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 143 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 87 |
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 | 23.2% | 3,524 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.0% | 3,193 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.3% | 648 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.2% | 480 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.6% | 240 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.7% | 113 |
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 | 6,557 | 8.0% |
| 30-60k | 6,644 | 10.9% |
| 60-90k | 1,576 | 14.0% |
| 90-120k | 287 | 13.6% |
| 120-150k | 85 | 17.6% |
| 150k+ | 32 | 18.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 8,261 | 11.1% |
| Petrol | 6,921 | 8.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 206 | 8.7% |
| 2022 | 3,855 | 9.6% |
| 2023 | 3,767 | 9.7% |
| 2024 | 3,674 | 10.4% |
| 2025 | 3,680 | 10.5% |
What to check before buying a 2019 XF
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.1% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.1% 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.
- Visibility (3.6% 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.
- Brakes (2.5% 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.
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 2019 Jaguar XFs pass their MOT?
90.0% of the 15,182 2019 Jaguar XF MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Jaguar XF?
Tyres, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by visibility (3.6%).
Does the 2019 XF get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.0% in the 0-30k band to 18.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 15,182 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.