Jaguar F-type Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Jaguar F-type reliable? We analysed 112,288 real MOT tests across 15,846 vehicles to find out.
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The Jaguar F-type is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jaguar F-type.
Jaguar F-type Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Jaguar F-type. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Jaguar F-type MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Jaguar F-type to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Jaguar F-type Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Jaguar F-type models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Jaguar F-type Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Jaguar F-type owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Jaguar F-type MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jaguar F-type year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 105 | 88.6% | 7,576 | 12,658 | 20,688 |
| 2022 | 895 | 91.6% | 10,058 | 16,123 | 22,622 |
| 2021 | 1,238 | 90.5% | 11,450 | 17,477 | 25,443 |
| 2020 | 2,222 | 90.5% | 10,414 | 16,457 | 24,968 |
| 2019 | 8,049 | 91.8% | 12,533 | 19,048 | 28,334 |
| 2018 | 11,119 | 91.5% | 13,756 | 21,343 | 31,636 |
| 2017 | 15,675 | 92.3% | 15,058 | 23,600 | 35,090 |
| 2016 | 17,120 | 92.4% | 15,193 | 24,502 | 36,764 |
| 2015 | 18,705 | 91.9% | 17,812 | 27,934 | 40,992 |
| 2014 | 22,501 | 91.2% | 18,421 | 29,487 | 44,459 |
| 2013 | 13,633 | 90.3% | 18,111 | 28,729 | 43,293 |
How Long Does a Jaguar F-type Last?
Based on 15,846 Jaguar F-type vehicles on UK roads.
Jaguar F-type Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Jaguar F-type MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Jaguar F-type
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.4% MOT pass rate from 17,120 tests
88.6% MOT pass rate from 105 tests
The best year to buy a used Jaguar F-type is 2016, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.4% across 17,120 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Jaguar F-type Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguar F-type THIS CAR | 91.6% | 112,288 | 25,186 mi | 13 yrs |
| Jaguar X-type | 73.4% | 1,912,556 | 80,596 mi | 25 yrs |
| Jaguar Xf | 80.8% | 1,374,522 | 65,620 mi | 18 yrs |
| Jaguar S-type | 74.5% | 942,176 | 77,805 mi | 27 yrs |
| BMW M5 | 83% | 93,993 | 70,974 mi | 39 yrs |
Compared to the Jaguar X-type (73.4% pass rate) and the Jaguar Xf (80.8% pass rate), the Jaguar F-type outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Jaguar F-typeShould you buy a used Jaguar F-type?
The Jaguar F-type has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.6% across 112,288 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Jaguar F-type with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Jaguar F-type owner drives around 2,873 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Jaguar F-type models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.