2022 Jaguar E-Pace — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Jaguar E-Pace passed 94.0% of its 1,244 recorded MOT tests. Small SUVs of a similar age fail at 6.6%, so the 2022 E-Pace sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 4.7% of all tests — 3.7 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and washers — wipers alone was recorded 8 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 19.1% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.7% | 58 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.0% | 12 |
| 3 | Suspension | 0.5% | 6 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 5 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 4 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.3% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 8 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 3 | Washers | 6 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 6 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 3 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 3 |
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 | 19.1% | 238 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.6% | 95 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.3% | 54 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.4% | 42 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 32 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.2% | 3 |
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 | 928 | 5.2% |
| 30-60k | 305 | 8.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 728 | 5.6% |
| Hybrid | 420 | 7.4% |
| Petrol | 96 | 3.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43 | 4.7% |
| 2025 | 1,201 | 6.1% |
What to check before buying a 2022 E-Pace
On a 2022 E-Pace, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.7% 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 (1.0% 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.
- Suspension (0.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2022 Jaguar E-Paces pass their MOT?
94.0% of the 1,244 2022 Jaguar E-Pace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Jaguar E-Pace?
Tyres, recorded in 4.7% of tests, followed by visibility (1.0%).
Does the 2022 E-Pace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.2% in the 0-30k band to 8.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,244 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.