Jaguar Eagle MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 18 model years and 4,486 tests, the Jaguar Eagle passes its MOT 88.4% of the time. All cars of a similar age fail 17.5% of the time, so this is 5.9pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are tyres, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.1%) and lighting & signalling (4.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are registration plate lamp(s), wipers and tread depth — registration plate lamp(s) alone was recorded 108 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.3% in the 0-30k band and 31.3% in the 120-150k band, a 25.9-point spread — more than double.
The diesel cars hold up better: 10.7% fail against 14.5% for petrol, a 3.8-point gap across 4,486 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Eagle model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 40 | 87.5% | 12.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 92 | 79.3% | 20.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 85 | 82.3% | 17.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 94 | 73.4% | 26.6% | Brakes |
| 2009 | 67 | 82.1% | 17.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 114 | 72.8% | 27.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 236 | 82.6% | 17.4% | Suspension |
| 2012 | 549 | 85.8% | 14.2% | Tyres |
| 2013 | 474 | 87.1% | 12.9% | Tyres |
| 2014 | 508 | 86.2% | 13.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 538 | 89.8% | 10.2% | Visibility |
| 2016 | 436 | 93.6% | 6.4% | Tyres |
| 2017 | 495 | 92.1% | 7.9% | Tyres |
| 2018 | 365 | 93.7% | 6.3% | Tyres |
| 2019 | 259 | 94.2% | 5.8% | Suspension |
| 2020 | 125 | 96.8% | 3.2% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.1% | 185 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.0% | 178 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.0% | 135 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 111 |
| 5 | Brakes | 2.4% | 107 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 68 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 36 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.7% | 32 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 108 |
| 2 | Wipers | 81 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 76 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 65 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 62 |
| 6 | Washers | 58 |
| 7 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 56 |
| 8 | Headlamp aim | 49 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.6% | 1,102 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.1% | 452 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.1% | 365 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 4.6% | 206 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.5% | 114 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.5% | 110 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,413 | 5.3% |
| 30-60k | 1,850 | 11.7% |
| 60-90k | 888 | 17.6% |
| 90-120k | 267 | 19.5% |
| 120-150k | 64 | 31.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 3,424 | 10.7% |
| Petrol | 1,062 | 14.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 809 | 11.1% |
| 2022 | 918 | 11.9% |
| 2023 | 908 | 11.3% |
| 2024 | 929 | 12.3% |
| 2025 | 922 | 11.4% |
What to check before buying a Jaguar Eagle
- Tyres (4.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (4.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (3.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Jaguar Eagle?
88.4% of the 4,486 Jaguar Eagle MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 11.6% fail rate, across model years 2005–2022.
What does the Jaguar Eagle most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 4.1% of tests, then lighting & signalling (4.0%).
How much does mileage affect Eagle MOT results?
Fail rates run at 5.3% for cars in the 0-30k band and 31.3% for 120-150k, a 25.9-point difference.
Is the diesel or petrol Eagle more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the diesel fails 10.7% of the time against 14.5% for the petrol. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,486 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.