Jaguar E type s3 vs Jaguar Xf: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar E type s3
77%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Jaguar Xf
81%
MOT pass rate · 116,331 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar E type s3 (77%) and Jaguar Xf (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Jaguar E type s3 | Jaguar Xf |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 23% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.3 ✓ | 1.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 41,509 mi | 98,854 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5 | 116,331 |
Most common faults
Jaguar E type s3
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Both front shock absorber upper and lower bushes worn and appear to be missing sleave inside them.
- Lift in both front lower ball joints
Jaguar Xf
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar E type s3 (77%) and Jaguar Xf (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Jaguar E type s3 report Full Jaguar Xf report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.