2018 Jaguar XF · 21,581 MOT tests
2018 Jaguar XF reliability
2018 Jaguar XFs fail 12.6% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 13 XF years (21,581 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XFs: 23.1%)
- 12.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XFs: 23.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 39,779
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 21,581
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Jaguar XF
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Brakes2.8%
- Lights and electrics1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Suspension0.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.36%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.68%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.51%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.08%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.77%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.6%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.53%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.48%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.69%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.77%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.57%)
Other years
Every Jaguar XF year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Jaguar XF reliable?
2018 Jaguar XFs fail 12.6% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 13 XF years (21,581 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Jaguar XF MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.36% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.68% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.51% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Jaguar XF have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Jaguar XF shows 39,779 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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