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2008 Jaguar XF: MOT pass rate and common failures

Of 10,538 MOT tests on 2008-registered Jaguar XFs in 2023–2024 (on average 14.9 years old at test, median 110,054 miles), 62.9% passed first time, 12.3 points lower than the Jaguar XF overall. Allowing for age, mileage and fuel, 2008 Jaguar XFs failed 12% less often than comparable cars.

10,538 MOT tests on 5,679 vehicles, 2023–2024 · Source: DVSA (Open Government Licence) · Analysis: 73 Auto

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At a glance

2008 Jaguar XF MOT results at a glance
FigureValueBasis
First-time pass rate62.9%±0.9 pts (95%), n = 10,538
All Jaguar XFs75.2%n = 199,994
Failures vs similar cars0.88×same age, mileage and fuel = 1.00
Tests with a dangerous defect13.1%n = 10,538
Average age at test14.9 yearsn = 10,538

Where 2008 Jaguar XFs fail

2008 Jaguar XF MOT failures by area
AreaTests failed on itvs similar cars
Lights, reflectors and electrical17.4%-10%
Suspension12.9%-26%
Brakes10.3%-13%
Tyres9.0%+16%
Driver's view of the road5.7%-12%
Body, chassis and structure2.5%-67%
Noise, emissions and leaks2.1%-63%
Steering1.7%-53%
Seat belts and airbags1.1%-49%
Road wheels1.0%+60%
Registration plates and VIN0.5%Same

Most common failure items

Most common 2008 Jaguar XF MOT failure items
ItemAreaShare of tests
Position lamp: not workingLights, reflectors and electrical8.61%
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thickBrakes3.76%
Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTyres3.37%
Headlamp: not working on dipped beamLights, reflectors and electrical3.06%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively wornSuspension3.01%

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About this data. These are MOT test results, not a measure of mechanical reliability: a car's MOT outcome reflects its condition on the day, which depends on how it has been maintained and driven as well as how it was built. Figures cover class 4 vehicles (cars and light vans), normal tests only (retests excluded), outcomes pass, fail and pass after rectification at the station; vehicles at least 2.5 years old at test. Tests from 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-30. “Compared with similar cars” means compared with the national rate for cars of the same age, mileage band and fuel. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Makes and models are matched to 73 Auto's vehicle catalogue; tests that can't be matched are left out rather than guessed. See how the MOT figures are produced.