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Jaguar F-Type First Edition I4 Auto

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 699 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

96%

Total Tests

699

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (97%)

Years Covered

2

About the Jaguar F-Type First Edition I4 Auto

The Jaguar F-Type First Edition I4 Auto was MOT tested 699 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 96%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 97% from 429 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 95%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 19,919 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 16,727 miles.

Compared to the Jaguar brand average of 88%, the F-Type First Edition I4 Auto performs 8 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Jaguar range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1997cc)
£1,631
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£2,086
Per month£174/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Jaguar F-Type First Edition I4 Auto?

vs average of all models+14% (82% avg)
vs Jaguar brand average+8% (88% avg)
Best to worst year spread2 percentage points

Jaguar F-Type First Edition I4 Auto by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202195%27016,727 mi
202097%42919,919 mi

Questions about the Jaguar F-Type First Edition I4 Auto

Is the Jaguar F-Type First Edition I4 Auto reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Jaguar F-Type First Edition I4 Auto averages a 96% MOT pass rate, from 699 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 97%.

Which year Jaguar F-Type First Edition I4 Auto has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Jaguar F-Type First Edition I4 Auto has the highest MOT pass rate at 97%, while the 2021 model has the lowest at 95%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

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