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McLaren 720S Mk1 (2017-2024) reliability

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McLaren 720S Mk1 built around 2018: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of McLaren 720S Mk1 models built around 2018 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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McLaren 720S Mk1
2017-2024CoupePETROL

Based on 553 tests of 720S models registered 2017-2024.

Mk1 fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
563.6%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
644.7%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
985.1%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
1423.5%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
1933.6%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 5 years old.

How the 720S Mk1 compares

At each age below, see how the 720S Mk1 holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 450 tests across 2 McLaren models, built around 2018 (7 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateMcLaren average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
563.6%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
644.7%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
985.1%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
1423.5%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
1933.6%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Shock absorbers

Worth checking

Bounce-test each corner; check for oily streaks down the strut bodies.

Registration Plates

Worth checking

Inspect the registration plates carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Windscreen

If you have time

Inspect for chips and cracks in the wiper sweep area (Zone A) — these will fail an MOT.

Other coupes to compare

Other coupes, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the 720S Mk1.

  1. 1

    Porsche Cayman

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    5.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.3%
    Dangerous
    2.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93%

    No clear edge over the McLaren 720S Mk1 on these figures.

    1,235 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Audi TT

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.8%
    Dangerous
    4.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.5%

    No clear edge over the McLaren 720S Mk1 on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    6,783 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Porsche 911

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    5.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.4%
    Dangerous
    1.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94%

    No clear edge over the McLaren 720S Mk1 on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    2,547 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Volkswagen Scirocco

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.6%
    Dangerous
    6.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94.4%

    No clear edge over the McLaren 720S Mk1 on these figures.

    3,040 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the McLaren 720S name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

How 720S Mk1 cars have aged

How 720S Mk1 cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

Some lines cover only a year or two, so read this as a rough guide.

0%10%34567Age at MOTBuilt around 2020, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 12.5% (56 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2020, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 3.7% (54 tests, 2024 data)2020Built around 2019, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 5.1% (117 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2019, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 3.9% (102 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2019, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 4.9% (102 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2019, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 4.3% (93 tests, 2025 data)2019Built around 2018, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 3.8% (156 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2018, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 7.0% (158 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2018, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 4.5% (132 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2018, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 3.6% (137 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2018, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 4.0% (124 tests, 2025 data)2018
First registered around 2020First registered around 2019First registered around 2018
All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common issues on McLaren 720S models of this age

This list covers every McLaren 720S built around 2018, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Mk1 on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    5.2%
    Advisory: 18Fail: 1 (5% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    3.1%
    Advisory: 10Fail: 1 (9% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    3.1%
    Advisory: 6Fail: 1 (14% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Number plate loose, but not likely to fall off

    1.6%
    Advisory: 2Fail: 1 (33% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Minor

    Windscreen damaged, but the driver can still see clearly

    1.0%
    Advisory: 0Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 193 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the McLaren 720S Mk1 (2017-2024) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 193 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 553 MOT tests on McLaren 720S models first registered between 2017-2024. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.