2018 Jaguar XF: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Jaguar XF first registered in 2018: we looked at the 17,122 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Common 2018 Jaguar XF MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2018 Jaguar XF MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres26% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes24% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors5% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Suspension4% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics3% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Seats and seatbelts2% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
Known faults on the 2018 Jaguar XF
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Built 2015 to 2018
Fuel line, fuel leak and airbag recalls
Recalls covered a fuel line that could detach and stop the engine (built Apr 2015 to Feb 2016), chafing fuel lines (Nov 2016 to Apr 2017 and diesels Apr 2015 to May 2016), airbag software (Feb 2017 to Jan 2018), blanking instruments and a missing passenger seat sensor.
At the viewing: Ask a Jaguar dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.
- All engines
Electrical faults and DPF problems
29% of owners reported a fault: infotainment freezing, warning lights and door locks, plus costly diesel particulate filter repairs.
At the viewing: Test the screen and locks, check for warnings, and ask what journeys a diesel does.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2018 Jaguar XF
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Have the fuel line and airbag recalls been done?
- What has gone wrong and been fixed?
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Jaguar XF compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 145 | Tyres 18% |
| 2021 | 1,410 | Tyres 23% |
| 2020 | 4,056 | Tyres 26% |
| 2019 | 10,027 | Tyres 27% |
| 2017 | 20,916 | Tyres 27% |
| 2016 | 25,089 | Tyres 28% |
| 2015 | 29,246 | Tyres 32% |
| 2014 | 36,419 | Tyres 32% |
| 2013 | 32,809 | Tyres 32% |
| 2012 | 29,345 | Suspension 35% |
| 2011 | 24,300 | Suspension 39% |
| 2010 | 27,047 | Suspension 41% |
| 2009 | 19,427 | Suspension 45% |
| 2008 | 14,559 | Suspension 43% |
| 2007 | 164 | Suspension 36% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Jaguar XF cars first registered in 2018. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score