2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Jaguar F-Type MOT pass rate and common faults

2,036 MOT tests in 2024. 90.2% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

129Well above average
Passed first time90.2%
Failed or needed repairs9.8%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,036 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    39 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    29 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    14 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.4%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  10. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.7%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  3. Suspension2.2%
  4. Lights & electrics1.8%
  5. Brakes0.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.6%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.7%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened2.9%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2014 Jaguar F-Type?

In 2024, 90.2% of 2014 Jaguar F-Type cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,036 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Jaguar F-Type?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 Jaguar F-Type reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 129, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).