2021 Jaguar I-Pace Black — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,442 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Jaguar I-Pace Black, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 94.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.1%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.5% in the 60-90k group versus 3.1% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.7% | 54 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 13 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.6% | 9 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.5% | 8 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 4 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 2 | Registration plates | 12 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 6 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 4 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 4 |
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 | 21.2% | 306 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.5% | 65 |
| 3 | Steering | 2.4% | 34 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.7% | 25 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.6% | 23 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.0% | 14 |
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 | 678 | 3.1% |
| 30-60k | 699 | 6.2% |
| 60-90k | 58 | 15.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 683 | 4.8% |
| 2025 | 753 | 5.3% |
What to check before buying a 2021 I-Pace Black
Before buying a 2021 Jaguar I-Pace Black, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.7% 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 (0.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.6% 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.
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 I-Pace Blacks pass their MOT?
94.9% of the 1,442 2021 Jaguar I-Pace Black MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Jaguar I-Pace Black?
Tyres, recorded in 3.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (0.9%).
Does the 2021 I-Pace Black get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.1% in the 0-30k band to 15.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,442 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.