Jaguar Xf vs Jaguar Xj sports: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar Xf
81%
MOT pass rate · 116,331 vehicles
Jaguar Xj sports
86%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar Xf (81%) and Jaguar Xj sports (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Jaguar Xf | Jaguar Xj sports |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 19% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 98,854 mi | 109,939 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 116,331 | 2 |
Most common faults
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))
Jaguar Xj sports
- all discs slightly corroded
- moisture around pas rack
- Engine Covers fitted.
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar Xf (81%) and Jaguar Xj sports (86%) 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.