2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Jaguar F-Type MOT pass rate and common faults

934 MOT tests in 2024. 91.0% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time91.0%
Failed or needed repairs9.0%
Typical mileage at test17,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 934 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    38 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.5%
    20 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.4%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  8. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm0.2%
    4 marked dangerous
  9. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.8%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  3. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  4. Lights & electrics1.0%
  5. Brakes0.6%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  7. Suspension0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.1%

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 2020 Jaguar F-Type?

In 2024, 91.0% of 2020 Jaguar F-Type cars passed their MOT first time, across 934 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Jaguar F-Type?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Jaguar F-Type reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).