2014 Jaguar XF MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 72.8% of Jaguar XFs first used in 2014 passed their MOT first time, against 68.6% for all cars first used in 2014. Across 36,618 XF first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were tyres, suspension and lamps and electrical equipment.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Jaguar XFs first used in 2014 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2014 Jaguar XF MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, XFs first used in 2014 against all cars first used in 2014 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the XF figure was 4.2 points higher.
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| Test year | 2014 XF | All cars first used 2014 | XF first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79.6% | 76.3% | 12,733 |
| 2022 | 78.1% | 74.1% | 12,592 |
| 2023 | 76.3% | 71.7% | 12,487 |
| 2024 | 73.9% | 69.9% | 12,229 |
| 2025 | 72.8% | 68.6% | 11,902 |
Common 2014 Jaguar XF MOT failures
Share of the 9,395 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 14.9% | 1,400 |
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 11.4% | 1,071 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | 9.3% | 870 |
| Tyre condition: has ply or cords exposed | 9.1% | 857 |
| Ball joint dust cover: no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 7.6% | 713 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2014 Jaguar XF before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
- Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
Common 2014 Jaguar XF MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2014 XFs, as a share of all 36,618 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 19.1% | 6,997 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 11.1% | 4,066 |
| Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 9.1% | 3,330 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 8.6% | 3,166 |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened | 5.7% | 2,082 |
Questions about the 2014 Jaguar XF MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2014 Jaguar XF?
In 2025, 72.8% of XFs first used in 2014 passed their MOT first time, against 68.6% for all cars first used in 2014. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2014 XF most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres (in 34.1% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), suspension (30.2%) and lamps and electrical equipment (29.8%). The single most common item was “Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps” (14.9%).
How often does a 2014 Jaguar XF fail its MOT?
In 2025, 27.2% of first tests on XFs first used in 2014 did not pass first time: 23.0% failed, and a further 4.2% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 9,395 of 36,618 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2014 Jaguar XF MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 19.1% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (11.1%), “Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (9.1%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (8.6%) and “Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened” (5.7%).
Is a 2014 Jaguar XF reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 79.6% in 2021 to 72.8% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2014
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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