2015 Jaguar XF 2.0L Petrol · P999 RLA
2015 Jaguar XF (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2015. Recorded mileage 52,651 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XF
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P999 RLA Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/10/2022
- 52,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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P999 RLA MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2015 Jaguar Xf (P999 RLA) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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: Poor
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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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