2020 Jaguar E-Pace — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 20,257 MOT tests, the 2020 Jaguar E-Pace recorded a 92.7% pass rate. Small SUVs of a similar age fail at 7.9%, so the 2020 E-Pace sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.6%) and visibility (1.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and brake pads — headlamp aim alone was recorded 458 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 5.5% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 19.1% once past 90-120k — 3.5× the risk.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.2pp more often than petrol ones (7.9% vs 5.7%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 21.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 2.9% of tests failed in 2022 against 8.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.6% | 727 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.8% | 368 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 353 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.7% | 345 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 287 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.3% | 59 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 458 |
| 2 | Wipers | 336 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 262 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 217 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 198 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 190 |
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 | 21.2% | 4,291 |
| 2 | Tyres | 20.8% | 4,217 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.6% | 1,136 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.6% | 525 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.6% | 324 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 56 |
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 | 10,467 | 5.5% |
| 30-60k | 8,734 | 8.9% |
| 60-90k | 944 | 11.9% |
| 90-120k | 94 | 19.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 14,961 | 7.9% |
| Petrol | 5,283 | 5.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 276 | 2.9% |
| 2023 | 6,725 | 6.5% |
| 2024 | 6,629 | 7.5% |
| 2025 | 6,621 | 8.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 E-Pace
On a 2020 E-Pace, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (3.6% 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 (1.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 2020 Jaguar E-Paces pass their MOT?
92.7% of the 20,257 2020 Jaguar E-Pace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Jaguar E-Pace?
Tyres, recorded in 3.6% of tests, followed by visibility (1.8%).
Does the 2020 E-Pace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.5% in the 0-30k band to 19.1% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 20,257 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.