2020 Jaguar F-Type: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2020 Jaguar F-Types, from 944 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What gets flagged at MOT
The share of 2020 Jaguar F-Type MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres23% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes8% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors5% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Lights and electrics2% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Oil and fluid leaks1% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 890 | Tyres 18% |
| 2021 | 1,082 | Tyres 19% |
| 2019 | 1,629 | Tyres 24% |
| 2018 | 1,829 | Tyres 23% |
| 2017 | 2,073 | Tyres 22% |
| 2016 | 2,041 | Tyres 20% |
| 2015 | 1,945 | Tyres 21% |
| 2014 | 2,049 | Tyres 23% |
| 2013 | 1,138 | Tyres 22% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2020 Jaguar F-Types registered in 2020. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score