2018 Jaguar F-Type — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2018 Jaguar F-Type passed 93.2% of its 9,730 recorded MOT tests. Coupes & convertibles of a similar age fail 9.1% of the time, so this is 2.3pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.5%) and visibility (2.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 257 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.6% in the 0-30k band and 12.6% in the 60-90k band, a 6.9-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 19.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 6.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 7.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.5% | 338 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.9% | 280 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 129 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 81 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.6% | 57 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.5% | 50 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 257 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 191 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 128 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 81 |
| 5 | Washers | 78 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 71 |
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 | 19.9% | 1,935 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.3% | 708 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.7% | 267 |
| 4 | Other defects | 2.6% | 253 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 53 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 48 |
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 | 7,212 | 5.6% |
| 30-60k | 2,315 | 9.9% |
| 60-90k | 191 | 12.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,980 | 6.1% |
| 2022 | 1,974 | 5.5% |
| 2023 | 1,976 | 7.9% |
| 2024 | 1,856 | 7.0% |
| 2025 | 1,944 | 7.7% |
What to check before buying a 2018 F-Type
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.5% of tests. Start there.
- 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 (2.9% 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 (1.3% 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 2018 Jaguar F-Types pass their MOT?
93.2% of the 9,730 2018 Jaguar F-Type MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Jaguar F-Type?
Tyres, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by visibility (2.9%).
Does the 2018 F-Type get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.6% in the 0-30k band to 12.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,730 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.