2016 Jaguar F-Pace — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 42,697 MOT tests, the 2016 Jaguar F-Pace recorded an 87.9% pass rate. Against mid-size SUVs of a similar age (13.7% fail rate), the 2016 F-Pace comes out 1.6pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, steering and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.5%) and steering (3.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are track rod end, tread depth and wipers — track rod end alone was recorded 1,524 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 22.5% versus 7.1%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.7pp more often than petrol ones (12.3% vs 9.6%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 20.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 10.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.5% | 1,492 |
| 2 | Steering | 3.1% | 1,321 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.0% | 1,298 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.8% | 1,214 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 1,178 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 605 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Track rod end | 1,524 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 1,207 |
| 3 | Wipers | 1,030 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 954 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 682 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 525 |
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 | 20.6% | 8,802 |
| 2 | Tyres | 18.2% | 7,755 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.1% | 3,018 |
| 4 | Steering | 6.4% | 2,740 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.2% | 1,355 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.1% | 899 |
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 | 3,736 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 18,705 | 11.2% |
| 60-90k | 14,619 | 13.1% |
| 90-120k | 4,560 | 15.9% |
| 120-150k | 869 | 15.4% |
| 150k+ | 200 | 22.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 40,170 | 12.3% |
| Petrol | 2,527 | 9.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,521 | 10.5% |
| 2022 | 8,663 | 11.4% |
| 2023 | 8,579 | 11.8% |
| 2024 | 8,534 | 13.3% |
| 2025 | 8,400 | 13.6% |
What to check before buying a 2016 F-Pace
On a 2016 F-Pace, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (3.5% 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.
- Steering (3.1% of tests): Play, leaks or worn track rod ends — affects handling and is a safety item. Typical repair: £150–£500.
- Visibility (3.0% 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.
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 2016 Jaguar F-Paces pass their MOT?
87.9% of the 42,697 2016 Jaguar F-Pace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Jaguar F-Pace?
Tyres, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by steering (3.1%).
Does the 2016 F-Pace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 22.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 42,697 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.