Jaguar S-type se td a vs Jaguar Xf: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar S-type se td a
80%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Jaguar Xf
81%
MOT pass rate · 116,331 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type se td a (80%) 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 S-type se td a | Jaguar Xf |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 80% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 20% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 1.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 94,858 mi | 98,854 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 116,331 |
Most common faults
Jaguar S-type se td a
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nail in nearside front tyre
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 S-type se td a (80%) and Jaguar Xf (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Jaguar S-type se td a 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.