2013 Jaguar F-Type — MOT failures & pass rate
6,188 MOT tests on the 2013 Jaguar F-Type are in this dataset, and 91.6% of them passed. Coupes & convertibles of a similar age fail 14.7% of the time, so this is 6.3pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.5%) and lighting & signalling (1.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, ball joint dust cover and wipers — tread depth alone was recorded 115 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.8% in the 0-30k band and 17.0% in the 90-120k band, a 11.2-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 7.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 9.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.5% | 214 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 120 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.8% | 113 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.7% | 102 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.0% | 62 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 46 |
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 | 115 |
| 2 | Ball joint dust cover | 92 |
| 3 | Wipers | 83 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 67 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 59 |
| 6 | Washers | 48 |
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 | 20.0% | 1,236 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.6% | 720 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.2% | 448 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.6% | 159 |
| 5 | Other defects | 2.5% | 156 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 106 |
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 | 2,210 | 5.8% |
| 30-60k | 3,091 | 9.2% |
| 60-90k | 759 | 11.5% |
| 90-120k | 118 | 17.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,261 | 7.3% |
| 2022 | 1,245 | 7.5% |
| 2023 | 1,232 | 7.6% |
| 2024 | 1,214 | 10.2% |
| 2025 | 1,236 | 9.2% |
What to check before buying a 2013 F-Type
On a 2013 F-Type, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.8% 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.
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 F-Types pass their MOT?
91.6% of the 6,188 2013 Jaguar F-Type MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Jaguar F-Type?
Tyres, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.9%).
Does the 2013 F-Type get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.8% in the 0-30k band to 17.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,188 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.