2016 Jaguar XF diesel: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the diesel Jaguar XF first registered in 2016 (diesel cars only): we looked at the 24,041 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Common 2016 Jaguar XF diesel MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2016 Jaguar XF diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres28% 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.
- Brakes23% 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.
- Suspension8% 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 electrics6% 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 mirrors5% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- 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 2016 Jaguar XF diesel
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
29% of owners reported a fault, including infotainment freezing, warning lights and door locks.
At the viewing: Test the screen and locks, and check for warning lights.
- Diesel
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) problems
Owners reported costly diesel particulate filter repairs.
At the viewing: Ask what journeys it does: mostly short trips clog the DPF. Watch for a DPF warning light.
- Early cars
Rattles on early cars
Early cars can have rattles and squeaks that take a long time to trace.
At the viewing: Listen on a rough road.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2016 Jaguar XF diesel
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?
- Has the DPF been cleaned or replaced, and does it do longer runs?
- 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% |
| 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 | 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 2016. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score