2019 Jaguar F Type — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 6,909 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Jaguar F Type, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 93.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.9%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 10.8% in the 60-90k group versus 5.6% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.4% | 232 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.8% | 192 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 101 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 65 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.5% | 35 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.4% | 28 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 186 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 110 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 99 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 51 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 50 |
| 6 | Washers | 39 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 18.7% | 1,294 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.4% | 442 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.7% | 188 |
| 4 | Other defects | 2.3% | 160 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 50 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 25 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 5,558 | 5.6% |
| 30-60k | 1,261 | 8.6% |
| 60-90k | 74 | 10.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89 | 4.5% |
| 2022 | 1,737 | 6.0% |
| 2023 | 1,725 | 6.3% |
| 2024 | 1,673 | 6.9% |
| 2025 | 1,685 | 6.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 F Type
Before buying a 2019 Jaguar F Type, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (2.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (1.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Jaguar F Types pass their MOT?
93.7% of the 6,909 2019 Jaguar F Type MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Jaguar F Type?
Tyres, recorded in 3.4% of tests, followed by visibility (2.8%).
Does the 2019 F Type get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.6% in the 0-30k band to 10.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,909 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.