Jaguar F-Type MOT pass rate & common failures
The Jaguar F-Type appears in 72,917 MOT tests spanning model years 2012–2023, and 93.2% of them passed. Coupes & convertibles of a similar age fail 10.8% of the time, so this is 4.0pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.5%) and visibility (2.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, wipers and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 1,496 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 10.9% versus 5.5%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 19.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every F-Type model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6,188 | 91.6% | 8.4% | Tyres |
| 2014 | 11,146 | 92.5% | 7.5% | Tyres |
| 2015 | 10,439 | 93.5% | 6.6% | Tyres |
| 2016 | 10,921 | 94.0% | 6.0% | Tyres |
| 2017 | 11,138 | 93.4% | 6.6% | Tyres |
| 2018 | 9,730 | 93.2% | 6.8% | Tyres |
| 2019 | 6,976 | 93.8% | 6.3% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 3,053 | 92.6% | 7.4% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 2,318 | 93.0% | 7.0% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 977 | 93.5% | 6.5% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.5% | 2,555 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.1% | 1,571 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 981 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.7% | 520 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 497 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 400 |
| 7 | Other defects | 0.5% | 348 |
| 8 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 126 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 1,496 |
| 2 | Wipers | 1,401 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 775 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 568 |
| 5 | Washers | 467 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 365 |
| 7 | Brake pads | 303 |
| 8 | Ball joint dust cover | 238 |
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 | 19.3% | 14,049 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.4% | 6,850 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.5% | 1,836 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.4% | 1,773 |
| 5 | Other defects | 2.3% | 1,685 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 658 |
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 | 42,017 | 5.5% |
| 30-60k | 25,813 | 8.2% |
| 60-90k | 4,512 | 10.6% |
| 90-120k | 514 | 11.7% |
| 120-150k | 55 | 10.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,245 | 6.3% |
| 2022 | 13,817 | 6.1% |
| 2023 | 14,794 | 7.1% |
| 2024 | 15,522 | 7.5% |
| 2025 | 16,539 | 6.9% |
What to check before buying a Jaguar F-Type
- Tyres (3.5% 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.
- Visibility (2.1% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.4% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Jaguar F-Type?
93.2% of the 72,917 Jaguar F-Type MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 6.8% fail rate, across model years 2012–2023.
What does the Jaguar F-Type most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 3.5% of tests, then visibility (2.1%).
How much does mileage affect F-Type MOT results?
Fail rates run at 5.5% for cars in the 0-30k band and 10.9% for 120-150k, a 5.4-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 72,917 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.