2018 Jaguar F-Pace — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 58,244 MOT tests, the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace recorded a 90.0% pass rate. Mid-size SUVs of a similar age fail at 10.3%, so the 2018 F-Pace sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (3.7%) and tyres (3.6%) 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 brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 1,800 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.2% in the 0-30k band and 18.2% in the 150k+ band, a 11.0-point spread — more than double.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 1.9pp more often than petrol ones (10.3% vs 8.4%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 20.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 8.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 11.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.7% | 2,180 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.6% | 2,091 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 1,557 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.5% | 1,459 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 650 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.8% | 490 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,800 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 1,731 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 1,249 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 822 |
| 5 | Washers | 656 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 591 |
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 | 20.2% | 11,744 |
| 2 | Tyres | 18.2% | 10,608 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.1% | 4,149 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 1,911 |
| 5 | Steering | 1.8% | 1,051 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 966 |
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 | 15,921 | 7.2% |
| 30-60k | 29,029 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 10,974 | 12.8% |
| 90-120k | 1,951 | 14.1% |
| 120-150k | 321 | 17.1% |
| 150k+ | 44 | 18.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 49,267 | 10.3% |
| Petrol | 8,977 | 8.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,681 | 8.2% |
| 2022 | 11,813 | 9.1% |
| 2023 | 11,636 | 10.1% |
| 2024 | 11,568 | 10.7% |
| 2025 | 11,546 | 11.9% |
What to check before buying a 2018 F-Pace
On a 2018 F-Pace, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (3.7% 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.
- 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.7% 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 2018 Jaguar F-Paces pass their MOT?
90.0% of the 58,244 2018 Jaguar F-Pace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Jaguar F-Pace?
Visibility, recorded in 3.7% of tests, followed by tyres (3.6%).
Does the 2018 F-Pace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.2% in the 0-30k band to 18.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 58,244 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.