Jaguar Mk 7 vs Jaguar Xf: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar Mk 7
82%
MOT pass rate · 8 vehicles
Jaguar Xf
81%
MOT pass rate · 116,331 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar Mk 7 (82%) 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 Mk 7 | Jaguar Xf |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 82% ✓ | 81% |
| MOT failure rate | 18% ✓ | 19% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 ✓ | 1.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 62,541 mi | 98,854 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 8 | 116,331 |
Most common faults
Jaguar Mk 7
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- slight oil leak
- offside and nearside inner sills are corroded
- corrosion to chassis
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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 Mk 7 (82%) and Jaguar Xf (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.