Jaguar reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 13 of 52 makes
319,053 Jaguar cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 21.1% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a Jaguar is 21% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At their first MOT, 10.5% failed (UK 12.7%).
Jaguar models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguar F-Type | 177 | 9.4% | 9.6% | 14,513 |
| Jaguar I-Pace | 174 | 8.1% | 7.1% | 16,228 |
| Jaguar XK | 160 | 20.8% | – | 7,997 |
| Jaguar XKR | 158 | 22.9% | – | 5,843 |
| Jaguar XJ | 152 | 23.5% | – | 17,410 |
| Jaguar XF | 126 | 25.4% | 13.8% | 97,981 |
| Jaguar E-Pace | 123 | 12.5% | 8.6% | 30,540 |
| Jaguar F-Pace | 122 | 15.2% | 13.3% | 52,011 |
| Jaguar S-Type | 114 | 37.5% | – | 7,549 |
| Jaguar XE | 113 | 19.0% | 17.6% | 43,689 |
| Jaguar X-Type | 104 | 41.9% | – | 21,328 |
Jaguar MOT failure rate by age
What Jaguar cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 6.3% | About average |
| Lights and electrics | 5.8% | ▼ 41% less often |
| Suspension | 5.5% | ▼ 29% less often |
| Brakes | 4.8% | ▼ 22% less often |
| Visibility | 3.6% | ▼ 19% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.2% | ▼ 24% less often |
| Body and structure | 1.2% | ▼ 60% less often |
| Steering | 1.1% | ▼ 37% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.8% | ▼ 13% less often |
| Wheels | 0.5% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
Most common Jaguar MOT faults
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4% of tests
Frequently asked questions
›Are Jaguar cars reliable?
By MOT results, Jaguar ranks 13 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 126 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 21.1% of Jaguar cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable Jaguar?
The Jaguar F-Type, with a score of 177. The lowest-scoring is the X-Type (104).
›What do Jaguar cars fail their MOT on?
Tyres: 6.3% of Jaguar MOTs failed on it, 1.0 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.