2021 Jaguar I-Pace — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 10,763 MOT tests, the 2021 Jaguar I-Pace recorded a 93.9% pass rate. Mid-size SUVs of a similar age fail 8.1% of the time, so this is 2.0pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 4.5% of tests against 1.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and track rod end — headlamp aim alone was recorded 118 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.1% in the 0-30k band and 9.8% in the 90-120k band, a 4.8-point spread.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 20.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 2.9% of tests failed in 2023 against 6.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.5% | 480 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 115 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.7% | 70 |
| 4 | Steering | 0.5% | 59 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.3% | 30 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 29 |
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 | 118 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 81 |
| 3 | Track rod end | 72 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 47 |
| 5 | Wipers | 35 |
| 6 | Washers | 30 |
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 | 20.3% | 2,187 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.8% | 515 |
| 3 | Steering | 2.0% | 220 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.5% | 160 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.4% | 149 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 97 |
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 | 4,978 | 5.1% |
| 30-60k | 5,113 | 6.8% |
| 60-90k | 604 | 8.8% |
| 90-120k | 61 | 9.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 137 | 2.9% |
| 2024 | 5,217 | 6.2% |
| 2025 | 5,401 | 6.2% |
What to check before buying a 2021 I-Pace
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.5% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.5% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.7% 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.
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-Paces pass their MOT?
93.9% of the 10,763 2021 Jaguar I-Pace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Jaguar I-Pace?
Tyres, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.1%).
Does the 2021 I-Pace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.1% in the 0-30k band to 9.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 10,763 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.