2021 Jaguar F-Type — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2021 Jaguar F-Type passed 93.0% of its 2,318 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as coupes & convertibles of a similar age (7.9% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.2%) and visibility (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, wipers and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 68 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 14.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.2% | 98 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.9% | 45 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 30 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 18 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.4% | 10 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.4% | 10 |
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 | 68 |
| 2 | Wipers | 53 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 29 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 15 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 13 |
| 6 | Headlamp cleaning device | 10 |
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 | 14.8% | 343 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.1% | 95 |
| 3 | Other defects | 2.5% | 58 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.1% | 49 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 16 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 6 |
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 | 2,019 | 6.3% |
| 30-60k | 294 | 10.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 63 | 7.9% |
| 2024 | 1,115 | 7.3% |
| 2025 | 1,137 | 6.5% |
What to check before buying a 2021 F-Type
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.2% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.2% 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.
- Visibility (1.9% 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 2021 Jaguar F-Types pass their MOT?
93.0% of the 2,318 2021 Jaguar F-Type MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Jaguar F-Type?
Tyres, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by visibility (1.9%).
Does the 2021 F-Type get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.3% in the 0-30k band to 10.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,318 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.