2013 Jaguar Eagle — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2013 Jaguar Eagle passed 87.1% of its 474 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 20.0% of the time, so this is 7.2pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.1%) and lighting & signalling (4.2%) 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), tread depth and pins and bushes — registration plate lamp(s) alone was recorded 20 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2013 Eagle fails 13.0% of the time in the 0-30k band and 14.2% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.2 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 25.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 12.6% in 2021 to 8.7% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.1% | 29 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.2% | 20 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.8% | 18 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 12 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.5% | 7 |
| 6 | Brakes | 1.3% | 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) | 20 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 14 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 12 |
| 4 | Coil spring | 11 |
| 5 | Washers | 6 |
| 6 | Wipers | 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 | 25.7% | 122 |
| 2 | Suspension | 9.5% | 45 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.0% | 38 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 4.4% | 21 |
| 5 | Steering | 2.5% | 12 |
| 6 | Other defects | 2.5% | 12 |
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 | 54 | 13.0% |
| 30-60k | 262 | 13.0% |
| 60-90k | 134 | 14.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95 | 12.6% |
| 2022 | 104 | 16.4% |
| 2023 | 90 | 13.3% |
| 2024 | 93 | 12.9% |
| 2025 | 92 | 8.7% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Eagle
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 6.1% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (6.1% 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 (4.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (3.8% 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
How many 2013 Jaguar Eagles pass their MOT?
87.1% of the 474 2013 Jaguar Eagle MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Jaguar Eagle?
Tyres, recorded in 6.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.2%).
Does the 2013 Eagle get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.0% in the 0-30k band to 14.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 474 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.