Jaguar I-Pace MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 8 model years and 62,788 tests, the Jaguar I-Pace passes its MOT 93.5% of the time. That is 2.4 percentage points better than mid-size SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 8.8%. Its most common failure areas are tyres, lighting & signalling and steering.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.3%) and lighting & signalling (1.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, track rod end and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 873 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 11.8% versus 5.2%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.2% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every I-Pace model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4,111 | 91.7% | 8.3% | Tyres |
| 2019 | 17,269 | 92.6% | 7.4% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 25,416 | 94.1% | 5.9% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 10,763 | 93.9% | 6.1% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 5,080 | 94.5% | 5.5% | Tyres |
| 2023 | 141 | 95.7% | 4.3% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.3% | 2,674 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 843 |
| 3 | Steering | 0.9% | 562 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.8% | 485 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.5% | 289 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.4% | 248 |
| 7 | Suspension | 0.2% | 126 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 114 |
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 | 873 |
| 2 | Track rod end | 643 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 506 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 374 |
| 5 | Wipers | 305 |
| 6 | Washers | 190 |
| 7 | Headlamp cleaning device | 132 |
| 8 | Pedal | 106 |
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 | 18.2% | 11,423 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.4% | 3,406 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.3% | 2,094 |
| 4 | Steering | 2.4% | 1,478 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.5% | 925 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 486 |
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 | 28,173 | 5.2% |
| 30-60k | 29,674 | 7.2% |
| 60-90k | 4,354 | 9.1% |
| 90-120k | 488 | 10.0% |
| 120-150k | 76 | 11.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 990 | 6.8% |
| 2022 | 5,408 | 6.1% |
| 2023 | 13,706 | 6.2% |
| 2024 | 18,788 | 6.4% |
| 2025 | 23,896 | 6.8% |
What to check before buying a Jaguar I-Pace
- Tyres (4.3% 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 (1.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Steering (0.9% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Jaguar I-Pace?
93.5% of the 62,788 Jaguar I-Pace MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 6.5% fail rate, across model years 2017–2024.
What does the Jaguar I-Pace most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 4.3% of tests, then lighting & signalling (1.3%).
How much does mileage affect I-Pace MOT results?
Fail rates run at 5.2% for cars in the 0-30k band and 11.8% for 120-150k, a 6.6-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 62,788 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.