2015 Jaguar XF 2.2L Diesel · BD15 WKB
2015 Jaguar XF (2.2L, diesel). First registered 06 May 2015. Recorded mileage 147,499 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XF
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD15 WKB Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2024
- 147,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD15 WKB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Jaguar Xf (BD15 WKB) between May 2018 and November 2024.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
BD15 WKB Mileage History
- 01/05/201849,411 mi
- 04/05/201849,558 mi+147 mi
- 29/04/201966,507 mi+16,949 mi
- 02/11/202080,522 mi+14,015 mi
- 02/11/202080,528 mi+6 mi
- 19/10/202188,456 mi+7,928 mi
- 31/10/2022107,190 mi+18,734 mi
- 02/11/2022107,201 mi+11 mi
- 08/11/2023127,612 mi+20,411 mi
- 15/11/2023128,087 mi+475 mi
- 15/11/2024147,499 mi+19,412 mi
- 18/11/2024147,499 mi
Average of roughly 14,971 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XF
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: JAGUAR XF
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Ingenium Timing Chain Stretch (The "Slap")(Serious)
The 2.0L diesel engine timing chain stretches due to oil dilution (reaching 6-7% trigger levels). This is often called "timing chain slap" and can lead to catastrophic engine failure if the chain snaps.
- Water Pump Failure (3.0SC & 5.0 V8)(Serious)
The water pumps on 3.0 supercharged V6 and 5.0 V8 engines are prone to premature failure, sometimes lasting less than 20,000 miles. Coolant enters the bearing housing and corrodes it, causing the impeller shaft seal to wear and leak coolant externally.
- Boot Loom Wiring Failure(Moderate)
The wiring loom running into the boot flexes every time the boot is opened and closed, eventually causing the wires to fatigue and break. This disables the rear camera, boot lights, number plate lights and sometimes the rear sensors.
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- Ingenium Timing Chain Stretch (The "Slap")Serious
The 2.0L diesel engine timing chain stretches due to oil dilution (reaching 6-7% trigger levels). This is often called "timing chain slap" and can lead to catastrophic engine failure if the chain snaps.
- Water Pump Failure (3.0SC & 5.0 V8)Serious
The water pumps on 3.0 supercharged V6 and 5.0 V8 engines are prone to premature failure, sometimes lasting less than 20,000 miles. Coolant enters the bearing housing and corrodes it, causing the impeller shaft seal to wear and leak coolant externally.
- Boot Loom Wiring FailureModerate
The wiring loom running into the boot flexes every time the boot is opened and closed, eventually causing the wires to fatigue and break. This disables the rear camera, boot lights, number plate lights and sometimes the rear sensors.
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