2017 Jaguar F-Pace — MOT failures & pass rate
69,611 MOT tests on the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace are in this dataset, and 88.3% of them passed. That is effectively the same as mid-size SUVs of a similar age (11.8% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and steering.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.5%) and visibility (3.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are track rod end, wipers and tread depth — track rod end alone was recorded 2,222 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 16.2% versus 8.2%.
The petrol cars hold up better: 10.0% fail against 12.0% for diesel, a 1.9-point gap across 69,611 tests.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 21.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 10.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 12.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.5% | 2,441 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.3% | 2,294 |
| 3 | Steering | 2.9% | 2,006 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.8% | 1,924 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 1,844 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 857 |
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 | 2,222 |
| 2 | Wipers | 1,961 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 1,939 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 1,483 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 1,005 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 720 |
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 | 21.1% | 14,657 |
| 2 | Tyres | 18.0% | 12,528 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.3% | 5,064 |
| 4 | Steering | 4.9% | 3,404 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.4% | 2,387 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 1,375 |
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 | 10,201 | 8.2% |
| 30-60k | 34,316 | 11.3% |
| 60-90k | 19,438 | 13.4% |
| 90-120k | 4,755 | 14.6% |
| 120-150k | 764 | 14.9% |
| 150k+ | 130 | 16.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 61,712 | 12.0% |
| Petrol | 7,899 | 10.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,031 | 10.7% |
| 2022 | 14,031 | 11.1% |
| 2023 | 13,876 | 11.6% |
| 2024 | 13,915 | 12.6% |
| 2025 | 13,758 | 12.7% |
What to check before buying a 2017 F-Pace
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.5% of tests. Start there.
- 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.
- Visibility (3.3% 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.
- Steering (2.9% of tests): Play, leaks or worn track rod ends — affects handling and is a safety item. Typical repair: £150–£500.
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 2017 Jaguar F-Paces pass their MOT?
88.3% of the 69,611 2017 Jaguar F-Pace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Jaguar F-Pace?
Tyres, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by visibility (3.3%).
Does the 2017 F-Pace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.2% in the 0-30k band to 16.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 69,611 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.