2021 Jaguar E-Pace — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2021 Jaguar E-Pace passed 93.1% of its 7,688 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as small SUVs of a similar age (7.2% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.9%) and visibility (1.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 104 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 12.0% versus 5.2%.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 6.3% of the time against 7.1% for diesel.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 2.9% of tests failed in 2023 against 7.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.9% | 303 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.3% | 100 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.0% | 79 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 67 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 45 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 40 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 104 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 73 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 69 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 43 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 42 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 34 |
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 | 21.7% | 1,667 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.8% | 1,134 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.8% | 444 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.2% | 397 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 198 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 12 |
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 | 4,481 | 5.2% |
| 30-60k | 2,979 | 8.9% |
| 60-90k | 209 | 12.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 4,588 | 7.1% |
| Petrol | 2,005 | 6.3% |
| Hybrid | 1,095 | 6.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 105 | 2.9% |
| 2024 | 3,733 | 6.7% |
| 2025 | 3,849 | 7.2% |
What to check before buying a 2021 E-Pace
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.9% of tests. Start there.
- 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.
- Visibility (1.3% 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 (1.0% 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 2021 Jaguar E-Paces pass their MOT?
93.1% of the 7,688 2021 Jaguar E-Pace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Jaguar E-Pace?
Tyres, recorded in 3.9% of tests, followed by visibility (1.3%).
Does the 2021 E-Pace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.2% in the 0-30k band to 12.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,688 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.