2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Jaguar F-Type MOT pass rate and common faults

1,070 MOT tests in 2024. 90.1% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time90.1%
Failed or needed repairs9.9%
Typical mileage at test14,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,070 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    42 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.8%
    27 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  5. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    5 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
    2 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  3. Lights & electrics1.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  6. Brakes0.5%
  7. Suspension0.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.8%
  2. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%

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 2021 Jaguar F-Type?

In 2024, 90.1% of 2021 Jaguar F-Type cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,070 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Jaguar F-Type?

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

Is the 2021 Jaguar F-Type reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).