Verdict
The Jaguar E-Pace passes its MOT first time on 87.8% of tests, 2.9 points higher than a typical car of the same age and mileage (84.8%). That puts it ahead of 79% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.
By year of first registration, the 2020 E-Pace does best (beats 80% of cars) and the 2019 worst (beats 77%).
Of its engines, the 2.0 Petrol does best (beats 89%) and the 2.0 Diesel worst (beats 75%).
Better than average on lights & electrics, suspension.
Watch these weak spots
MOT pass rate by age
First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.
Best and worst years
By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.
Engines
All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | 87.1% | Beats 75% | B |
| 2.0 Petrol | 90.1% | Beats 89% | A |
| 1.5 Hybrid | 91.2% | Beats 92% | A |
Where it fails
Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.
Every MOT area
Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).
Buying one or MOT due? Check these
- Engine warning light 2.4× typical
The engine warning light should come on with the ignition and go out once the engine starts. If it stays on, get the fault codes read before you buy. - Brake discs 1.9× typical
Look through the wheel spokes for scored discs or a heavy rust lip on the edge. - Tyre damage & cracking
Look for cuts, bulges and cracking on both sidewalls of every tyre. - Windscreen wipers
Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail. - Brake pads
Ask when the pads were last replaced and look for a brake-wear warning on the dash. - Headlight aim
Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left.
Pass rate by mileage
First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.
Most common MOT failures
| Item | This car | Typical | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyre damage & cracking | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.9× |
| Windscreen wipers | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1.1× |
| Engine warning light | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.4× |
| Brake pads | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.9× |
| Headlight aim | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.7× |
| Tyre tread depth | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.7× |
| Windscreen washers | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.8× |
| Brake discs | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.9× |
| Tyre pressure warning (TPMS) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.8× |
| Number plates | 0.3% | 0.2% | 1.3× |
Specific defects found
Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.
| Defect | per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| A tyre seriously damaged | 22.3 |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 21.6 |
| Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction | 16.2 |
| A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 13.1 |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 11.7 |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11.5 |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 9.0 |
| A tyre cords visible or damaged | 8.2 |
Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.
Every year and engine
Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
2022 Jaguar E-Pace1 engine92.5% passA
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | 92.5% | Beats 95% | A |
2021 Jaguar E-Pace3 engines90.6% passA
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | 90.3% | Beats 85% | A |
| 2.0 Petrol | 91.1% | Beats 84% | A |
| 1.5 Hybrid | 91.2% | Beats 92% | A |
2020 Jaguar E-Pace2 engines89.3% passA
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | 88.7% | Beats 78% | B |
| 2.0 Petrol | 91.0% | Beats 87% | A |
2019 Jaguar E-Pace2 engines87.5% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | 86.8% | Beats 73% | B |
| 2.0 Petrol | 90.1% | Beats 89% | A |
2018 Jaguar E-Pace2 engines86.8% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | 86.1% | Beats 75% | B |
| 2.0 Petrol | 89.5% | Beats 90% | A |
FAQ
What is the Jaguar E-Pace MOT pass rate?
87.8% of MOT tests on the Jaguar E-Pace were passed first time, based on 149,356 tests between 2020 and 2026 of cars first registered 2018–2022. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 84.8% of the time.
Is the Jaguar E-Pace reliable?
On MOT results it rates B (good): it passes first time more often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 79% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.
Which Jaguar E-Pace year is best?
Among years with enough data, the 2020 E-Pace does best for its age and mileage: it beats 80% of cars on UK roads. The 2019 does worst: it beats 77%.
Which Jaguar E-Pace engine is best?
Across all years, the 2.0 Petrol does best: it beats 89% of cars on UK roads. The 2.0 Diesel does worst: it beats 75%.
What are the most common MOT failures on the Jaguar E-Pace?
The most common failure items are tyre damage & cracking, windscreen wipers, engine warning light. Compared with similar cars, engine warning light comes up 2.4× as often.