2020 Jaguar XF — MOT failures & pass rate
4,573 MOT tests on the 2020 Jaguar XF are in this dataset, and 90.0% of them passed. That is effectively the same as executive cars of a similar age (10.0% 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 (3.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 175 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 8.4% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 14.7% once past 90-120k.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 9.7% of the time against 10.1% for diesel.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 6.7% of tests failed in 2022 against 9.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.1% | 232 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.8% | 172 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.6% | 119 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 61 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 31 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 12 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 175 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 92 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 80 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 47 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 35 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 26 |
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 | 22.3% | 1,021 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.5% | 936 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.2% | 192 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 126 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 51 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.9% | 39 |
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 | 2,370 | 8.4% |
| 30-60k | 1,747 | 10.8% |
| 60-90k | 373 | 15.0% |
| 90-120k | 68 | 14.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 3,194 | 10.1% |
| Petrol | 1,379 | 9.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 75 | 6.7% |
| 2023 | 1,505 | 10.0% |
| 2024 | 1,490 | 10.1% |
| 2025 | 1,494 | 9.8% |
What to check before buying a 2020 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 (3.8% 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 (2.6% 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 2020 Jaguar XFs pass their MOT?
90.0% of the 4,573 2020 Jaguar XF MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Jaguar XF?
Tyres, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by visibility (3.8%).
Does the 2020 XF get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.4% in the 0-30k band to 14.7% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,573 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.