2018 Jaguar E -Pace — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 55,802 MOT tests analysed for the 2018 Jaguar E -Pace, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 90.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.0%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 12.8% in the 120-150k group versus 6.8% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.2% | 2,330 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.5% | 1,956 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.3% | 1,294 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 928 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 821 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 160 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,722 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 1,043 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 946 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 812 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 750 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 698 |
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 | 23.5% | 13,121 |
| 2 | Tyres | 22.8% | 12,710 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.2% | 3,454 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.7% | 1,508 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 748 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 150 |
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 | 20,783 | 6.8% |
| 30-60k | 27,104 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 6,860 | 12.6% |
| 90-120k | 895 | 12.0% |
| 120-150k | 133 | 12.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 44,019 | 9.8% |
| Petrol | 11,773 | 7.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,088 | 7.3% |
| 2022 | 11,404 | 8.9% |
| 2023 | 11,265 | 9.9% |
| 2024 | 11,036 | 10.0% |
| 2025 | 11,009 | 10.0% |
What to check before buying a 2018 E -Pace
Before buying a 2018 Jaguar E -Pace, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.2% 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 (3.5% 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 (2.3% 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 2018 Jaguar E -Paces pass their MOT?
90.8% of the 55,802 2018 Jaguar E -Pace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Jaguar E -Pace?
Tyres, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by visibility (3.5%).
Does the 2018 E -Pace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.8% in the 0-30k band to 12.8% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 55,802 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.