Which is more reliable, Ford or Jaguar?
Nearly a tie: Ford averages 58/100 vs Jaguar at 57/100 across 611 real pre-purchase inspections (566 Ford / 45 Jaguar). 51% of Fords and 51% of Jaguars scored 60/100 or higher.
Nearly a tie: Ford averages 58/100 vs Jaguar at 57/100 across 611 real pre-purchase inspections (566 Ford / 45 Jaguar). 51% of Fords and 51% of Jaguars scored 60/100 or higher. The average car we check scores 61/100.
Head to head
| Ford | Jaguar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cars inspected | 566 | 45 |
| Average condition | 58/100 | 57/100 |
| In good shape (60+/100) | 51% | 51% |
| Repainted or replaced panel | 70% | 73% |
| Structural repair found | 4% | 2% |
| Fault codes recently cleared | 24% | 31% |
Green = the better number of the pair. Condition reflects the mix of cars that came to us — age, price, model — so treat small gaps as a tie.
How they score
How long do they stay good?
Good cars by mileage
▬ Ford▬ Jaguar▬ all cars
Good cars by age
▬ Ford▬ Jaguar▬ all cars
Share in good shape (scoring 60+/100) by mileage and by age when we inspected them (each dot ≥5 cars; a band under 20 cars follows the nearby bands, so a run above the all-cars line stays above it, and a band of 20 or more uses the rate we measured; where a band has too few cars, the line follows the trend between the bands on either side; rolled-back odometers excluded from the mileage curve). Dashed grey = all cars we check.
Most common faults
Oil leaks · Engine
57%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
38%
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
30%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
30%
Oil leaks · Drivetrain
20%
Oil leaks · Engine
73%
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
42%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
38%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
33%
Worn suspension joints · Suspension
33%
Trajectory by generation
Ford
▲ Newer Fords are holding up better
Jaguar
Not enough Jaguars at the 5–10 year checkpoint yet to draw a generation trend.
Share in good shape when inspected at the same age (5–10 years, age-adjusted), by model-year generation; dashed = all-brand average. All brands →
FAQ
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What are the most common problems with used Fords and Jaguars?
On Fords we flag oil leaks (57%), tires condition & wear (38%), fuel trim out of range (30%). On Jaguars: oil leaks (73%), fuel trim out of range (42%), active error codes (38%).
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How many Ford and Jaguar vehicles have you inspected?
566 Fords and 45 Jaguars — 611 real pre-purchase inspections. Updated Oct 27, 2026.
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Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection?
Yes. Badge averages don't sort the good car from the tired one. We still find repainted panels on 70% of Fords and 73% of Jaguars, and recently cleared fault codes on 24% / 31%.
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Based on 611 inspections · updated Oct 27, 2026
