2021 Jaguar E-Pace R-Dynam D Mhev A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 896 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Jaguar E-Pace R-Dynam D Mhev A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 91.7% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).

Pass rate

896

MOT tests analysed

8.3%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

3.5

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2021 Jaguar E-Pace R-Dynam D Mhev A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	5.0%	45
2	Visibility	1.6%	14
3	Brakes	1.6%	14
4	Lighting & signalling	0.7%	6
5	Emissions & environmental	0.6%	5
6	Suspension	0.4%	4

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2021 Jaguar E-Pace R-Dynam D Mhev A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	15
2	Wipers	14
3	Brake pads	8
4	Malfunction indicator lamp	5
5	Registration plates	4
6	Brake discs	4

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2021 Jaguar E-Pace R-Dynam D Mhev A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	22.3%	200
2	Brakes	17.6%	158
3	Suspension	6.0%	54
4	Other defects	5.6%	50
5	Visibility	3.4%	30
6	Emissions & environmental	0.6%	5

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2021 E-Pace R-Dynam D Mhev A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	495	6.9%
30-60k	381	9.4%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2021 E-Pace R-Dynam D Mhev A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	449	9.6%
2025	434	6.9%

What to check before buying a 2021 E-Pace R-Dynam D Mhev A

Before buying a 2021 Jaguar E-Pace R-Dynam D Mhev A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.0% of tests for this year.

Tyres (5.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Visibility (1.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Brakes (1.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2021 Jaguar E-Pace R-Dynam D Mhev As pass their MOT?

91.7% of the 896 2021 Jaguar E-Pace R-Dynam D Mhev A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.3% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Jaguar E-Pace R-Dynam D Mhev A?

Tyres, recorded in 5.0% of tests, followed by visibility (1.6%).

Does the 2021 E-Pace R-Dynam D Mhev A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 9.4% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 896 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.