Jaguar XF reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Jaguar XF is a executive car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 126 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 123 of 442, and 25.4% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is tread depth (2.9% of tests).
Ranked 123 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 10 of 16 executive cars
In 2024, 97,981 Jaguar XFs aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 25.4% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Jaguar XF is 21% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 13.8% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
25.4%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
13.8%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,700
Typical age at test: 10 years
Jaguar XF MOT failure rate by age
Most common Jaguar XF MOT faults
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3% of tests
- Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2% of tests
- Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.1% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.8% of tests
What the Jaguar XF fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 8.2% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 7.9% | ▼ 38% less often |
| Suspension | 7.7% | ▼ 29% less often |
| Brakes | 5.7% | ▼ 24% less often |
| Visibility | 3.6% | ▼ 24% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.6% | ▼ 54% less often |
| Body and structure | 1.1% | ▼ 70% less often |
| Wheels | 0.7% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Steering | 0.6% | ▼ 74% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.5% | ▼ 46% less often |
What MPG does the Jaguar XF do?
Official economy for the Jaguar XF ranges from 21.7 to 70.6mpg across the 127 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2024). A typical petrol version manages 33.3mpg and a typical diesel 47.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any Jaguar XF first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Jaguar XF registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £790 a year.
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Official figures for 127 versions sold in the UK between 2010 and 2024.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
21.7–70.6 mpg
CO2
104–299 g/km
Power
120–300 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XF Saloon 2.0 i4 Diesel 163PS RWD Manual120 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Diesel | 50.4 mpg | 147g | £200 | 35% |
| XF Saloon 2.0 i4 Diesel 163PS RWD Auto120 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Diesel | 49.9 mpg | 148g | £200 | 35% |
| XF Sportbrake 2.0 i4 Diesel 163PS RWD Auto120 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Diesel | 48.2 mpg | 154g | £200 | 36% |
| XF Sportbrake 2.0 i4 Diesel 163PS RWD Manual163 PS · M6 · listed 2023 | Diesel | 47.3 mpg | 156g | £200 | 37% |
| XF Saloon 2.0 i4 Diesel 180PS RWD Manual180 PS · M6 · listed 2023 | Diesel | 50.9 mpg | 146g | £200 | 37% |
| XF Saloon 2.0 i4 Diesel 180PS RWD Auto180 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Diesel | 49.9 mpg | 149g | £200 | 37% |
| XF Sportbrake 2.0 i4 Diesel 180PS RWD Auto180 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Diesel | 48.4 mpg | 153g | £200 | 37% |
| XF Saloon 2.0 i4 Diesel 180PS AWD Auto180 PS · A8-AWD · listed 2023 | Diesel | 44.4 mpg | 167g | £200 | 37% |
| XF Sportbrake 2.0 i4 Diesel 180PS AWD Auto180 PS · A8-AWD · listed 2023 | Diesel | 43.1 mpg | 172g | £200 | 37% |
| XF Saloon 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto240 PS · A8-AWD · listed 2023 | Diesel | 42.4 mpg | 175g | £200 | 37% |
| XF Sportbrake 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto240 PS · A8-AWD · listed 2023 | Diesel | 41.5 mpg | 179g | £200 | 37% |
| XF Saloon 3.0 V6 Diesel 300PS RWD Auto300 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Diesel | 43.9 mpg | 169g | £200 | 37% |
| XF Sportbrake 3.0 V6 Diesel 300PS RWD Auto300 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Diesel | 43.1 mpg | 172g | £200 | 37% |
| XF Saloon 2.0 i4 Petrol 250PS RWD Auto250 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Petrol | 34.4 mpg | 186g | £200 | 37% |
| XF Sportbrake 2.0 i4 Petrol 250PS RWD Auto250 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Petrol | 33.3 mpg | 192g | £200 | 37% |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 127 versions.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Jaguar XF reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Jaguar XF is 21% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 126 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Jaguar XF?
The most common MOT fault is “Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm”, found in 2.9% of tests.
›What MPG does the Jaguar XF do?
Official economy for the Jaguar XF ranges from 21.7 to 70.6mpg across the 127 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2024). A typical petrol version manages 33.3mpg and a typical diesel 47.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Jaguar XF?
Any Jaguar XF first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Jaguar XF registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £790 a year.
›How many Jaguar XFs fail their MOT?
25.4% of Jaguar XFs aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 13.8% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Jaguar XF combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.