2019 Jaguar XF diesel: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the diesel Jaguar XF first registered in 2019 (diesel cars only): we looked at the 5,395 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What goes wrong more than usual on a 2019 Jaguar XF diesel?
Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2019 Jaguar XF diesel than on all cars registered in 2019.
- Brake discs1.8× usualJaguar XF15.6% All 2019 cars8.6%
Failed outright at MOT: 0.6%, against 0.4% of all 2019 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £150–£350 our estimateAt the viewing: Look through the wheel at the brake disc: a deep lip at the edge or heavy scoring means they're worn. Feel for judder when braking.
Common 2019 Jaguar XF diesel MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2019 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.
- 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 mirrors6% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- 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.
- Suspension3% 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.
- 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 2019 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.
- 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.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2019 Jaguar XF diesel
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- What has gone wrong and been fixed?
- Has the DPF been cleaned or replaced, and does it do longer runs?
- Any recent work on the brake discs? (Flagged at MOT 1.8× as often on the 2019 Jaguar XF diesel as on other cars the same age.)
- 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% |
| 2018 | 17,122 | Tyres 26% |
| 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 | 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 2019. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score