2015 Jaguar Eagle — MOT failures & pass rate
538 MOT tests on the 2015 Jaguar Eagle are in this dataset, and 89.8% of them passed. That is 6.2 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 16.4%. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.1%) and tyres (3.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, registration plate lamp(s) and washers — wipers alone was recorded 20 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 16.3% versus 6.2%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 28.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 7.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 10.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.1% | 22 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.2% | 17 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.2% | 17 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.0% | 16 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 5 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 20 |
| 2 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 13 |
| 3 | Washers | 8 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 7 |
| 6 | Flexible brake hoses | 7 |
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 | 28.2% | 152 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.1% | 33 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.7% | 25 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 4.3% | 23 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.0% | 16 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.8% | 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 | 193 | 6.2% |
| 30-60k | 249 | 10.4% |
| 60-90k | 86 | 16.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 463 | 9.9% |
| Petrol | 75 | 12.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 105 | 7.6% |
| 2022 | 110 | 9.1% |
| 2023 | 108 | 11.1% |
| 2024 | 106 | 13.2% |
| 2025 | 109 | 10.1% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Eagle
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 4.1% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (4.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (3.2% 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.
- Brakes (3.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2015 Jaguar Eagles pass their MOT?
89.8% of the 538 2015 Jaguar Eagle MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Jaguar Eagle?
Visibility, recorded in 4.1% of tests, followed by tyres (3.2%).
Does the 2015 Eagle get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.2% in the 0-30k band to 16.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 538 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.