Is the Jaguar Xf reliable?

The Jaguar Xf has an average MOT pass rate of 85% across 15 years, based on 214,046 tests in 2026. That's 3 points above the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2018 with a 92% pass rate.

Which year Jaguar Xf is best?

The 2018 Jaguar Xf has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2009 model has the lowest at 77%. There's a 15 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Jaguar Xf

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 15 years from 214,046 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

85%

Total Tests

214,046

Best Year

2018 (92%)

Years Covered

About the Jaguar Xf

The Jaguar Xf has been tested 214,046 times in 2026 MOT data across 15 model years (2007 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2018 model is the most reliable with a 92% pass rate from 11,317 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 77%. The 15 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.

Reliability Trend

Newer JAGUAR XFs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2007) averages 115,288 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 24,533 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2993cc)

£1,245

Road Tax

£195

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,695

Per month£141/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Jaguar Xf?

vs national average+3% (82% avg)

vs Jaguar brand average-3% (88% avg)

Best to worst year spread15 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Jaguar Xf by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	91%	211	24,533 mi
2020	91%	2,918	33,707 mi
2019	90%	6,743	42,911 mi
2018	92%	11,317	51,016 mi
2017	90%	15,028	61,875 mi
2016	90%	18,221	71,838 mi
2015	86%	20,980	80,637 mi
2014	84%	26,866	88,202 mi
2013	82%	24,451	94,587 mi
2012	82%	22,165	100,661 mi
2011	81%	18,258	103,487 mi
2010	80%	19,704	106,321 mi
2009	77%	14,981	112,455 mi
2008	78%	12,062	112,899 mi
2007	79%	141	115,288 mi