2017 Jaguar E-Pace — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,195 MOT tests, the 2017 Jaguar E-Pace recorded a 90.0% pass rate. Against small SUVs of a similar age (11.9% fail rate), the 2017 E-Pace comes out 1.9pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.9%) and brakes (3.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and brake discs — wipers alone was recorded 39 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2017 E-Pace fails 9.8% of the time in the 0-30k band and 8.9% at 60-90k, a spread of only 0.9 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 26.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 5.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 10.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.9% | 47 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.4% | 41 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.2% | 38 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 19 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.6% | 7 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 39 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 32 |
| 3 | Brake discs | 25 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 17 |
| 5 | Washers | 13 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 11 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 26.4% | 316 |
| 2 | Tyres | 24.3% | 291 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.1% | 61 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.0% | 36 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.8% | 22 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 6 |
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 | 376 | 9.8% |
| 30-60k | 632 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 157 | 8.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 818 | 9.9% |
| Petrol | 377 | 10.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 209 | 5.7% |
| 2022 | 244 | 11.5% |
| 2023 | 250 | 10.8% |
| 2024 | 247 | 11.3% |
| 2025 | 245 | 10.2% |
What to check before buying a 2017 E-Pace
On a 2017 E-Pace, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (3.9% 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.
- Brakes (3.4% 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.
- Visibility (3.2% 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.
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 2017 Jaguar E-Paces pass their MOT?
90.0% of the 1,195 2017 Jaguar E-Pace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Jaguar E-Pace?
Tyres, recorded in 3.9% of tests, followed by brakes (3.4%).
Does the 2017 E-Pace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.8% in the 0-30k band to 8.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,195 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.