2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Jaguar F-Type MOT pass rate and common faults

1,096 MOT tests in 2024. 87.4% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

131Well above average
Passed first time87.4%
Failed or needed repairs12.6%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,096 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    36 marked dangerous
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    18 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    16 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  8. Washers: not working0.7%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    8 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres5.7%
  2. Lights & electrics3.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  4. Suspension1.9%
  5. Brakes1.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.0%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened2.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Jaguar F-Type?

In 2024, 87.4% of 2013 Jaguar F-Type cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,096 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Jaguar F-Type?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2013 Jaguar F-Type reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 131, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).