Jaguar F-Type
Registered from 2013 to 2022.
About this model
The Jaguar F-Type (X152) is a series of two-door, two-seater sports cars manufactured by British car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover under their Jaguar Cars marque from December 2012 to June 2024 at Jaguar's Castle Bromwich assembly plant in the UK. The car's JLR D6a platform is based on a shortened version of the XK's platform. It is the so-called "spiritual successor" to the E-Type.
From the Wikipedia article Jaguar F-Type, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2016 3.0 petrol. 99 of 1,718 tests failed, 6%.
Better than 94% of 2016 cars. The typical one fails 13%, across 899 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 55% | 54 |
| Visibility | 21% | 21 |
| Lights and electrics | 12% | 12 |
| Brakes | 11% | 11 |
| Plates and identity | 6% | 6 |
| Suspension | 5% | 5 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements
Where it stands out against its peers
- Plates and identity: failed more often than 93% of 2016 cars — 6% of its 99 failed tests, where an ordinary 2016 car has 1%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
NHTSA's investigations are American; no European regulator publishes an equivalent record, so this section has nothing to draw on for a European car. There is no European equivalent of the service-bulletin register either.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 55% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Brakes — 11% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Suspension — 5% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 12% of its failures
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Visibility — 21% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Plates and identity — 6% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 60–80k miles this one fails 9% of its inspections, against the 16% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 5% | 6% | 458 | |
| 20–40k miles | 5% | 10% | 793 | |
| 40–60k miles | 8% | 13% | 366 | |
| 60–80k miles | 9% | 16% | 82 |
1,699 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 20k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5.0 petrol · 482 hp · 1871 kg · 2622 mm wheelbase · 10.8 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 2.0 petrol · 296 hp · 1693 kg · 2622 mm wheelbase · 8.9 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 3.0 petrol · 350 hp · 1662 kg · 2622 mm wheelbase · 9.9 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 3.0 petrol · 360 hp · 1746 kg · 2622 mm wheelbase · 8.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 3.0 petrol · 359 hp · 1764 kg · 2622 mm wheelbase · 8.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 3.0 petrol · 359 hp · 1741 kg · 2622 mm wheelbase · 8.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 3.0 petrol · 355 hp · 1727 kg · 2622 mm wheelbase · 8.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A11/0012/19
Certain vehicles fitted with 2.0L Diesel Engines may emit excessive levels of CO2 and may not conform with the certified condition. CO2 and other greenhouse gases contribute to global warming pollution. A reduction in CO2 emissions contributes to the EU greenhouse gas reduction targets helping protect the environment.The product does not comply with the Regulation setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars and the Regulation on type approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0037/17
The front seatbelt pre-tensioner may fail to operate when required, increasing the risk of injury to front seat occupants in the event of a crash.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01257/22
The pretensioner tubes might have been damaged during assembly due to a manufacturing defect of certain front seat belt pretensioners This can result in reduced or complete loss of pretension in the event of a crash and could increase the risk of injury to the occupant. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0192/19
The crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture. As a consequence, the crankshaft nose could break leading to engine power loss and the potential for engine failure. Furthermore, the loose pulley could damage under bonnet components or puncture the bonnet and become a hazard to pedestrians or other road users.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0799/17
In the event of a front directional indicator lamp failure, or failure of the headlamp module which affects operation of the front directional indicator lamps, the required warning is not provided to alert the driver.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1264/14
The Engine Management System (EMS) does not provide the speed restriction when the vehicle road speed exceeds 135mph (217kph) with the Deployable Rear Spoiler in the down position. Vehicle stability will be compromised and the degree of directional control minimised. This significantly increases the risk of an accident at very high road speeds.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1526/16
The rear lower control arm to rear knuckle joint fixing may fail. If joint separation occurs, vehicle stability and control will be compromised.
Recall of the product from end users