2016 Jaguar XF · 32,271 MOT tests
2016 Jaguar XF reliability
2016 Jaguar XFs fail 14.6% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 13 XF years (32,271 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XFs: 23.1%)
- 14.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XFs: 23.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 34% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 61,664
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 32,271
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Jaguar XF
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.9%
- Brakes3.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Lights and electrics2.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Suspension0.8%
- Seat belts and airbags0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.05%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.58%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.54%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.88%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.71%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.67%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.53%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.71%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.61%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.91%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.21%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.52%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Jaguar XF reliable?
2016 Jaguar XFs fail 14.6% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 13 XF years (32,271 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Jaguar XF MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.05% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.58% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.54% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Jaguar XF have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Jaguar XF shows 61,664 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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