Jaguar E-Pace MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 25 model years and 135,605 tests, the Jaguar E-Pace passes its MOT 91.4% of the time. That is effectively the same as small SUVs of a similar age (9.0% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Its most common failure areas are tyres, visibility and brakes.
Best and worst E-Pace years
Ranked across E-Pace years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
Not every year is equal — 94.0% of 2022 examples pass against 90.0% of 2017 ones.
No single area dominates — tyres (4.1%) and visibility (2.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 3,523 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 6.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 19.4% once past 150k — 3.1× the risk.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.4pp more often than petrol ones (9.2% vs 6.8%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 7.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 9.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every E-Pace model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1,195 | 90.0% | 10.0% | Tyres |
| 2018 | 55,802 | 90.8% | 9.2% | Tyres |
| 2019 | 49,378 | 91.2% | 8.8% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 20,257 | 92.7% | 7.3% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 7,688 | 93.1% | 6.9% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 1,244 | 94.0% | 6.0% | Tyres |
| 2023 | 31 | 96.8% | 3.2% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.1% | 5,518 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.8% | 3,793 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.1% | 2,818 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 2,248 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 1,956 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.3% | 386 |
| 7 | Suspension | 0.3% | 364 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 200 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 3,523 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 2,320 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 2,237 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 1,852 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 1,818 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 1,413 |
| 7 | Washers | 1,115 |
| 8 | Registration plates | 611 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.5% | 30,547 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.0% | 29,775 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.1% | 8,248 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 3,728 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.8% | 2,481 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 404 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 57,818 | 6.3% |
| 30-60k | 63,579 | 9.9% |
| 60-90k | 12,509 | 12.6% |
| 90-120k | 1,463 | 12.3% |
| 120-150k | 191 | 15.2% |
| 150k+ | 31 | 19.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 104,714 | 9.2% |
| Petrol | 29,330 | 6.8% |
| Hybrid | 1,556 | 7.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,619 | 7.2% |
| 2022 | 24,255 | 7.9% |
| 2023 | 30,716 | 8.5% |
| 2024 | 33,846 | 9.1% |
| 2025 | 35,169 | 9.3% |
What to check before buying a Jaguar E-Pace
- Tyres (4.1% 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 (2.8% 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 (2.1% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Jaguar E-Pace?
91.4% of the 135,605 Jaguar E-Pace MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 8.6% fail rate, across model years 2000–2024.
What does the Jaguar E-Pace most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 4.1% of tests, then visibility (2.8%).
Which E-Pace years are best and worst for MOT results?
2022 has the best pass rate at 94.0% and 2017 the weakest at 90.0%, from 1,244 and 1,195 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect E-Pace MOT results?
Fail rates run at 6.3% for cars in the 0-30k band and 19.4% for 150k+, a 13.1-point difference.
Is the petrol or diesel E-Pace more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the petrol fails 6.8% of the time against 9.2% for the diesel. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 135,605 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.