2014 Jaguar XF petrol: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the petrol Jaguar XF first registered in 2014 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 741 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Common 2014 Jaguar XF petrol MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2014 Jaguar XF petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres23% 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.
- Brakes16% 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.
- Suspension14% 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 electrics11% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors7% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Oil and fluid leaks2% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
Known faults on the 2014 Jaguar XF petrol
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.
- All engines
Many recalls (19)
The XF has had 19 recalls, covering rear seatbelts, instrument clusters, fuel starvation, fuel and power steering leaks, short circuits, chafing brake pipes, airbags, suspension and engine fuelling.
At the viewing: Ask a Jaguar dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.
- All engines
Fast-wearing rear brakes
The rear pads wear quickly, and if they’re left too long the discs get damaged too.
At the viewing: Look at the rear discs for a lip or scoring, and ask when the pads were last done.
- All engines
Tyre pressure sensors failing
The tyre pressure sensors in the valves can corrode and stop working.
At the viewing: Make sure no tyre pressure warning shows.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2014 Jaguar XF petrol
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Have all the recalls been done? Can a Jaguar dealer confirm from the VIN?
- 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 | 141 | Tyres 18% |
| 2021 | 1,410 | Tyres 23% |
| 2020 | 4,056 | Tyres 26% |
| 2019 | 10,027 | Tyres 27% |
| 2018 | 17,122 | Tyres 26% |
| 2017 | 20,916 | Tyres 27% |
| 2016 | 25,089 | Tyres 28% |
| 2015 | 29,246 | 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 | 150 | Suspension 37% |
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 2014. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score