2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Jaguar F-Type MOT pass rate and common faults

1,932 MOT tests in 2024. 90.9% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

124Well above average
Passed first time90.9%
Failed or needed repairs9.1%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,932 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    41 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    23 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    16 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  8. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%
  9. Washers: not working0.4%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  3. Lights & electrics1.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.6%
  6. Suspension0.6%
  7. Brakes0.5%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.1%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.6%

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 2015 Jaguar F-Type?

In 2024, 90.9% of 2015 Jaguar F-Type cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,932 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Jaguar F-Type reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 124, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).