2020 Jaguar F-Type: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Jaguar F-Type first registered in 2020: we looked at the 2,805 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Common 2020 Jaguar F-Type MOT failures and advisories
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.
- Tyres21% 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.
- Brakes6% 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.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2020 Jaguar F-Type
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Jaguar F-Type compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 926 | Tyres 17% |
| 2021 | 2,163 | Tyres 18% |
| 2019 | 4,839 | Tyres 22% |
| 2018 | 5,364 | Tyres 23% |
| 2017 | 6,183 | Tyres 23% |
| 2016 | 6,089 | Tyres 21% |
| 2015 | 5,760 | Tyres 22% |
| 2014 | 6,118 | Tyres 23% |
| 2013 | 3,349 | Tyres 23% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Jaguar F-Type cars first registered in 2020. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score