2019 Jaguar E-Pace — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 49,378 MOT tests, the 2019 Jaguar E-Pace recorded a 91.2% pass rate. Small SUVs of a similar age fail at 8.8%, so the 2019 E-Pace sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.2%) and visibility (2.7%) 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 headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 1,310 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 17.5% versus 6.3%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.4pp more often than petrol ones (9.3% vs 6.9%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 23.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 7.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 10.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.2% | 2,053 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.7% | 1,316 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.1% | 1,055 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 977 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 691 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.3% | 147 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,310 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 856 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 827 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 800 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 753 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 466 |
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 | 23.1% | 11,419 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.9% | 10,817 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.4% | 3,145 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 1,428 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.8% | 901 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 186 |
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 | 20,755 | 6.3% |
| 30-60k | 23,813 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 4,328 | 13.0% |
| 90-120k | 429 | 11.7% |
| 120-150k | 40 | 17.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 39,585 | 9.3% |
| Petrol | 9,793 | 6.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 315 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | 12,329 | 7.0% |
| 2023 | 12,370 | 8.4% |
| 2024 | 12,156 | 9.9% |
| 2025 | 12,208 | 10.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 E-Pace
On a 2019 E-Pace, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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 (2.7% 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
How many 2019 Jaguar E-Paces pass their MOT?
91.2% of the 49,378 2019 Jaguar E-Pace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Jaguar E-Pace?
Tyres, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by visibility (2.7%).
Does the 2019 E-Pace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.3% in the 0-30k band to 17.5% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 49,378 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.