Jaguar XF
Registered from 2007 to 2022.
About this model
The Jaguar XF (X250) is an executive luxury sports saloon car that was manufactured and marketed by the British automobile manufacturer Jaguar Cars. The XF was available as a four-door saloon and a five-door estate marketed as the Sportbrake. Launched in Autumn 2007 as a replacement for the S-Type, the XF was designated internally as the X250. The X250 was succeeded by the X260 in 2015. X250 was the first of the new styled Jaguars.
From the Wikipedia article Jaguar XF (X250), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
The manufacturer has told owners of one of these to stop driving until the repair is done.
- The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2010 3.0 diesel. 2,190 of 9,898 tests failed, 22%.
Better than 60% of 2010 cars. The typical one fails 24%, across 955 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 43% | 933 |
| Lights and electrics | 37% | 807 |
| Tyres and wheels | 35% | 763 |
| Brakes | 22% | 489 |
| Visibility | 11% | 234 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 6% | 134 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 43% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Tyres and wheels — 35% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Brakes — 22% of its failures
- Exhaust and emissions — 6% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 37% of its failures
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- Visibility — 11% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 200k+ miles this one fails 27% of its inspections, against the 28% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20–40k miles | 12% | 15% | 172 | |
| 40–60k miles | 18% | 19% | 640 | |
| 60–80k miles | 18% | 22% | 1,424 | |
| 80–100k miles | 21% | 25% | 2,042 | |
| 100–120k miles | 23% | 27% | 2,194 | |
| 120–140k miles | 25% | 28% | 1,677 | |
| 140–160k miles | 25% | 28% | 956 | |
| 160–180k miles | 25% | 28% | 442 | |
| 180–200k miles | 28% | 28% | 196 | |
| 200k+ miles | 27% | 28% | 125 |
9,868 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 100k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0 diesel · 198 hp · 1868 kg · 2960 mm wheelbase · 5.6 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 2.0 diesel · 1835 kg · 2960 mm wheelbase · 6.6 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2.0 petrol · 1835 kg · 2960 mm wheelbase · 8.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 2.0 diesel · 211 hp · 1865 kg · 2960 mm wheelbase · 6.9 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 2.0 diesel · 202 hp · 1797 kg · 2870 mm wheelbase · 4.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 2.0 diesel · 177 hp · 1740 kg · 2960 mm wheelbase · 4.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 2.2 diesel · 186 hp · 1913 kg · 2909 mm wheelbase · 5.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 2.2 diesel · 185 hp · 1893 kg · 2909 mm wheelbase · 5.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 2.2 diesel · 185 hp · 1905 kg · 2876 mm wheelbase · 5.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 3.0 diesel · 238 hp · 1914 kg · 2885 mm wheelbase · 6.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 3.0 diesel · 1845 kg · 2926 mm wheelbase · 6.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
- Do not drive
SR/01783/26
The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Request to stop driving
A11/0012/19
Certain vehicles fitted with 2.0L Diesel Engines may emit excessive levels of CO2 and may not conform with the certified condition. CO2 and other greenhouse gases contribute to global warming pollution. A reduction in CO2 emissions contributes to the EU greenhouse gas reduction targets helping protect the environment.The product does not comply with the Regulation setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars and the Regulation on type approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A11/0014/19
Certain vehicles fitted with 2.0L Diesel Engines may emit excessive levels of CO2 and may not conform with the certified condition. CO2 and other greenhouse gases contribute to global warming pollution. A reduction in CO2 emissions contributes to the EU greenhouse gas reduction targets helping protect the environment.The product does not comply with the Regulation setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars and the Regulation on type approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01257/22
The pretensioner tubes might have been damaged during assembly due to a manufacturing defect of certain front seat belt pretensioners This can result in reduced or complete loss of pretension in the event of a crash and could increase the risk of injury to the occupant. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01349/21
Due to manufacturing defect, the support wire grid between the inner and outer layers of the fuel injector rubber return pipe may not provide sufficient support, which may cause the pipe to bend and break over time. As a result, fuel could leak into the cold side of the motor compartment and onto the road surface, posing a risk to the following traffic. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0301/17
The inner sill panel may be cracked. If this is the case, there is a risk, in the event of a left-hand side impact, that the underfloor fuel lines will rupture, resulting in fuel leaking from the vehicle and a risk of fire.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0384/18
There is a defect with the Restraints Control Module. In the event of an accident, the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) may not work properly.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0486/16
The fuel outlet flange mounted in the fuel tank can crack and leak fuel vapour or liquid fuel. This could lead to a pool of fuel underneath the rear of the vehicle, which in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a fire.
Recall of the product from end users
9 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.