Jaguar XF: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 5.5% of Jaguar XF MOT tests — 32,551 tests out of 589,701. It shows up most on 2008 and 2009 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 368 | 8.7% |
| 2008 | 34,118 | 9.4% |
| 2009 | 44,061 | 10.0% |
| 2010 | 59,162 | 8.6% |
| 2011 | 51,633 | 8.4% |
| 2012 | 60,833 | 7.8% |
| 2013 | 67,147 | 7.0% |
| 2014 | 73,194 | 5.4% |
| 2015 | 57,733 | 2.0% |
| 2016 | 48,220 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 39,399 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 32,281 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 15,182 | 0.5% |
| 2020 | 4,573 | 0.3% |
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.