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Jaguar F-Pace reliability

B · Good

MOT pass rates and common problems from 305,429 MOT tests of cars first registered 2016–2023.

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85.3%pass first time
+3.0 ptsvs typical car
Beats 75%of cars
305,429MOT tests

Verdict

The Jaguar F-Pace passes its MOT first time on 85.3% of tests, 3.0 points higher than a typical car of the same age and mileage (82.2%). That puts it ahead of 75% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2016 F-Pace does best (beats 83% of cars) and the 2020 worst (beats 66%).

Of its engines, the 3.0 Diesel does best (beats 90%) and the 2.0 Diesel worst (beats 71%).

Better than average on tyres, lights & electrics, brakes.

Watch these weak spots

Steering3.8×as often as a typical car
Track rod ends4.3×as often as a typical car
Engine warning light1.4×as often as a typical car
Headlamp cleaning device8.2×as often as a typical car

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

65%70%75%80%85%90%34567891087%86%86%85%84%83%81%80%
Jaguar F-PaceTypical car, same age & mileage

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.

2016
Beats 83%
2017
Beats 74%
2018
Beats 78%
2019
Beats 67%
2020
Beats 66%
2021
Beats 71%
2022
Beats 63%
2023
Beats 79%

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.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel2016–2023215,75084.4%Beats 71%B
3.0 Diesel2016–202143,93686.6%Beats 90%A
2.0 Petrol2017–202229,21687.8%Beats 76%B
3.0 Petrol2016–20189,63887.3%Beats 89%A
2.0 Hybrid2021–20223,68287.2%Beats 53%C
5.0 Petrol2019–20213,20790.4%Beats 91%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.

Exhaust: 1.4% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 0.6% of tests fail on suspension, against 2.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 2.7% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 4.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 3.8% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 2.7% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 2.7% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 4.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+1.9 ptsTyres: 3.8% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+2.0 ptsBrakes: 2.7% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes+0.7 ptsSuspension: 0.6% of tests fail on suspension, against 2.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+2.1 ptsExhaust: 1.4% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust−0.2 ptsSuspension: 0.6% of tests fail on suspension, against 2.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 2.7% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 3.8% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 2.7% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 4.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 1.4% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 2.7% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 4.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+1.9 ptsTyres: 3.8% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+2.0 ptsBrakes: 2.7% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes+0.7 ptsSuspension: 0.6% of tests fail on suspension, against 2.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+2.1 ptsExhaust: 1.4% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust−0.2 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Exhaust: 1.4% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Tyres
3.8% vs 5.8%
Visibility
3.8% vs 3.5%
Lights & electrics
2.7% vs 4.6%
Brakes
2.7% vs 3.4%
Steering
2.1% vs 0.5%
Emissions & leaks
1.4% vs 1.3%
Suspension
0.6% vs 2.7%
Body & structure
0.4% vs 0.8%
Seat belts & airbags
0.3% vs 0.4%
Wheels
0.1% vs 0.3%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Track rod ends 4.3× typical
    Feel for play or knocking in the steering and check for wear on the inner edges of the front tyres.
  • Engine warning light 1.4× 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.
  • Windscreen wipers
    Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail.
  • Tyre tread depth
    Check every tyre, including the inner edge, has at least 3 mm of tread. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems.
  • Tyre damage & cracking
    Look for cuts, bulges and cracking on both sidewalls of every tyre.
  • Brake pads
    Ask when the pads were last replaced and look for a brake-wear warning on the dash.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

60%70%80%90%100%0k10k20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k94%88%85%83%81%78%78%
Jaguar F-PaceTypical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Windscreen wipers2.8%2.0%1.4×
Track rod ends2.0%0.5%4.3×
Tyre tread depth1.8%2.1%0.9×
Tyre damage & cracking1.8%3.5%0.5×
Brake pads1.8%2.0%0.9×
Engine warning light1.3%0.9%1.4×
Headlight aim1.2%1.8%0.7×
Windscreen washers0.9%1.3%0.7×
Brake discs0.4%0.5%0.8×
Rear fog light0.4%0.2%1.8×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen27.5
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements18.3
A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play16.3
A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm16.0
A tyre seriously damaged13.9
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction12.5
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements12.1
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen9.4
Check another car

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.

2023 Jaguar F-Pace1 engine89.8% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel1,57189.8%Beats 79%B
2022 Jaguar F-Pace3 engines88.8% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel4,62689.2%Beats 69%B
2.0 Hybrid1,80686.9%Beats 41%C
2.0 Petrol1,75390.0%Beats 66%B
2021 Jaguar F-Pace5 engines88.4% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel12,94688.0%Beats 69%B
2.0 Petrol2,76288.6%Beats 63%B
2.0 Hybrid1,87687.5%Beats 62%B
3.0 Diesel1,35391.4%Beats 95%A
5.0 Petrol1,03891.5%Beats 92%A
2020 Jaguar F-Pace3 engines86.9% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel18,58686.5%Beats 65%B
2.0 Petrol4,09588.3%Beats 67%B
3.0 Diesel1,48688.0%Beats 81%A
2019 Jaguar F-Pace4 engines85.6% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel34,29084.6%Beats 62%B
2.0 Petrol7,46087.7%Beats 73%B
3.0 Diesel3,62588.7%Beats 92%A
5.0 Petrol2,16989.9%Beats 91%A
2018 Jaguar F-Pace4 engines85.7% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel43,48684.8%Beats 73%B
3.0 Diesel8,28187.8%Beats 91%A
2.0 Petrol7,95287.7%Beats 82%A
3.0 Petrol1,62489.3%Beats 95%A
2017 Jaguar F-Pace4 engines83.9% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel58,50583.0%Beats 69%B
3.0 Diesel15,92185.8%Beats 87%A
2.0 Petrol5,19486.8%Beats 82%A
3.0 Petrol4,45686.5%Beats 82%A
2016 Jaguar F-Pace3 engines84.0% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel41,74083.2%Beats 80%A
3.0 Diesel13,27085.4%Beats 91%A
3.0 Petrol3,55887.4%Beats 93%A

FAQ

What is the Jaguar F-Pace MOT pass rate?

85.3% of MOT tests on the Jaguar F-Pace were passed first time, based on 305,429 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2016–2023. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 82.2% of the time.

Is the Jaguar F-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 75% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which Jaguar F-Pace year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2016 F-Pace does best for its age and mileage: it beats 83% of cars on UK roads. The 2020 does worst: it beats 66%.

Which Jaguar F-Pace engine is best?

Across all years, the 3.0 Diesel does best: it beats 90% of cars on UK roads. The 2.0 Diesel does worst: it beats 71%.

What are the most common MOT failures on the Jaguar F-Pace?

The most common failure items are windscreen wipers, track rod ends, tyre tread depth. Compared with similar cars, track rod ends comes up 4.3× as often.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.