2012 Jaguar Eagle — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 549 MOT tests, the 2012 Jaguar Eagle recorded an 85.8% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (21.6% fail rate), the 2012 Eagle comes out 7.4pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, suspension and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.7%) and suspension (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), coil spring and pins and bushes — registration plate lamp(s) alone was recorded 18 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 11.3% in the 0-30k band and 22.7% in the 90-120k band, a 11.4-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 30.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 15.8% in 2021 to 11.8% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.7% | 31 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.0% | 22 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.6% | 20 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.0% | 11 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.5% | 8 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.1% | 6 |
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) | 18 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 10 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 9 |
| 4 | Exhaust system | 8 |
| 5 | Washers | 7 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 6 |
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 | 30.0% | 165 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.6% | 69 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.2% | 67 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 5.8% | 32 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.9% | 16 |
| 6 | Other defects | 2.7% | 15 |
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 | 53 | 11.3% |
| 30-60k | 232 | 10.3% |
| 60-90k | 193 | 17.1% |
| 90-120k | 66 | 22.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 114 | 15.8% |
| 2022 | 117 | 13.7% |
| 2023 | 105 | 16.2% |
| 2024 | 111 | 13.5% |
| 2025 | 102 | 11.8% |
What to check before buying a 2012 Eagle
On a 2012 Eagle, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.7% 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.
- Suspension (4.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2012 Jaguar Eagles pass their MOT?
85.8% of the 549 2012 Jaguar Eagle MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Jaguar Eagle?
Tyres, recorded in 5.7% of tests, followed by suspension (4.0%).
Does the 2012 Eagle get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.3% in the 0-30k band to 22.7% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 549 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.