2021 Jaguar F-Pace — MOT failures & pass rate
15,797 MOT tests on the 2021 Jaguar F-Pace are in this dataset, and 91.7% of them passed. Mid-size SUVs of a similar age fail at 8.1%, so the 2021 F-Pace sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.6%) and tyres (3.5%) 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 malfunction indicator lamp — wipers alone was recorded 783 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 12.5% versus 6.6%.
Split by fuel, hybrid examples fail 2.0pp more often than petrol ones (9.5% vs 7.4%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 14.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 2.9% of tests failed in 2023 against 8.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.6% | 731 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.5% | 545 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 172 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 164 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.8% | 125 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 69 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 783 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 204 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 162 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 159 |
| 5 | Washers | 109 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 83 |
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 | 14.9% | 2,356 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.5% | 1,822 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.9% | 938 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.4% | 538 |
| 5 | Steering | 1.1% | 179 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.0% | 152 |
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 | 7,486 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 7,566 | 9.6% |
| 60-90k | 665 | 13.4% |
| 90-120k | 72 | 12.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 11,102 | 8.4% |
| Petrol | 3,193 | 7.4% |
| Hybrid | 1,499 | 9.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 385 | 2.9% |
| 2024 | 7,683 | 8.2% |
| 2025 | 7,724 | 8.7% |
What to check before buying a 2021 F-Pace
On a 2021 F-Pace, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (4.6% 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 (3.5% 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.
- Emissions & environmental (1.1% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 2021 Jaguar F-Paces pass their MOT?
91.7% of the 15,797 2021 Jaguar F-Pace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Jaguar F-Pace?
Visibility, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by tyres (3.5%).
Does the 2021 F-Pace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 12.5% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 15,797 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.