2020 Jaguar F-Pace — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 21,859 MOT tests, the 2020 Jaguar F-Pace recorded a 90.8% pass rate. That is effectively the same as mid-size SUVs of a similar age (8.8% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.2%) and tyres (3.4%) 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 848 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2020 F-Pace fails 7.3% of the time in the 0-30k band and 10.3% at 90-120k, a spread of only 3.0 points.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 8.1% of the time against 9.5% for diesel.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 19.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 6.4% of tests failed in 2022 against 9.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.2% | 910 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.4% | 753 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.1% | 467 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 450 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 188 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.4% | 82 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 848 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 442 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 425 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 304 |
| 5 | Washers | 191 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 169 |
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 | 19.4% | 4,238 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.2% | 3,536 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.5% | 1,412 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 714 |
| 5 | Steering | 0.7% | 144 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.6% | 136 |
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 | 8,745 | 7.3% |
| 30-60k | 11,082 | 10.2% |
| 60-90k | 1,822 | 12.0% |
| 90-120k | 184 | 10.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 17,533 | 9.5% |
| Petrol | 4,314 | 8.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 314 | 6.4% |
| 2023 | 7,376 | 8.9% |
| 2024 | 7,126 | 9.6% |
| 2025 | 7,037 | 9.2% |
What to check before buying a 2020 F-Pace
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 4.2% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (4.2% 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 (3.4% 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.
- Brakes (2.1% 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 2020 Jaguar F-Paces pass their MOT?
90.8% of the 21,859 2020 Jaguar F-Pace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Jaguar F-Pace?
Visibility, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by tyres (3.4%).
Does the 2020 F-Pace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.3% in the 0-30k band to 10.3% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 21,859 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.