Jaguar XF: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Of the 589,701 Jaguar XF MOT tests in this dataset, 6.6% recorded at least one lighting & signalling failure. It shows up most on 2007 and 2008 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 368 | 13.6% |
| 2008 | 34,118 | 13.2% |
| 2009 | 44,061 | 11.6% |
| 2010 | 59,162 | 11.3% |
| 2011 | 51,633 | 8.4% |
| 2012 | 60,833 | 6.0% |
| 2013 | 67,147 | 4.8% |
| 2014 | 73,194 | 6.2% |
| 2015 | 57,733 | 6.8% |
| 2016 | 48,220 | 2.2% |
| 2017 | 39,399 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 32,281 | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 15,182 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 4,573 | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 1,566 | 0.9% |
Methodology & source. 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.