2015 Jaguar F-Type — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2015 Jaguar F-Type passed 93.5% of its 10,439 recorded MOT tests. That is 5.4 percentage points better than coupes & convertibles of a similar age, which fail at 11.9%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.4%) and visibility (2.0%) 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 registration plates — tread depth alone was recorded 225 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2015 F-Type fails 4.7% of the time in the 0-30k band and 7.5% at 90-120k, a spread of only 2.8 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 19.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.4% | 358 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.0% | 211 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 118 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.7% | 74 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.5% | 54 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 53 |
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 | 225 |
| 2 | Wipers | 174 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 85 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 73 |
| 5 | Washers | 72 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 41 |
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% | 2,017 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.8% | 1,133 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.8% | 293 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 259 |
| 5 | Other defects | 2.1% | 218 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.9% | 204 |
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 | 4,387 | 4.7% |
| 30-60k | 4,985 | 7.3% |
| 60-90k | 926 | 11.0% |
| 90-120k | 120 | 7.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,130 | 6.1% |
| 2022 | 2,104 | 5.8% |
| 2023 | 2,106 | 7.7% |
| 2024 | 2,055 | 7.2% |
| 2025 | 2,044 | 6.1% |
What to check before buying a 2015 F-Type
On a 2015 F-Type, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (3.4% 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 (2.0% 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 (1.1% 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 2015 Jaguar F-Types pass their MOT?
93.5% of the 10,439 2015 Jaguar F-Type MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Jaguar F-Type?
Tyres, recorded in 3.4% of tests, followed by visibility (2.0%).
Does the 2015 F-Type get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.7% in the 0-30k band to 7.5% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 10,439 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.