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Jaguar I-Pace reliability

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MOT pass rates and common problems from 77,912 MOT tests of cars first registered 2018–2023.

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91.5%pass first time
+5.7 ptsvs typical car
Beats 97%of cars
77,912MOT tests

Verdict

The Jaguar I-Pace passes its MOT first time on 91.5% of tests, 5.7 points higher than a typical car of the same age and mileage (85.9%). That puts it ahead of 97% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

The MOT doesn’t test an electric car’s battery or motor, so ask for a battery health report too, and electric cars have no exhaust emissions test, which flatters the comparison a little.

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

Watch these weak spots

Steering4.4×as often as a typical car
Track rod ends5.1×as often as a typical car
Number plates1.9×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.

75%80%85%90%95%3456792%92%91%90%88%
Jaguar I-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.

2018
Beats 85%
2019
Beats 96%
2020
Beats 98%
2021
Beats 98%
2022
Beats 98%
2023
Beats 98%

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
Electric2018–202377,91291.5%Beats 97%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: electric cars have no exhaust or emissions test.Suspension: 0.2% of tests fail on suspension, against 1.2% 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: 1.4% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 3.2% 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: 4.6% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.4% 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: 0.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 2.4% 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: 1.4% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 3.2% 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+1.8 ptsTyres: 4.6% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.4% 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+0.8 ptsBrakes: 0.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 2.4% 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+1.9 ptsSuspension: 0.2% of tests fail on suspension, against 1.2% 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+1.0 ptsExhaust: electric cars have no exhaust or emissions test.Exhaustn/aSuspension: 0.2% of tests fail on suspension, against 1.2% 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: 0.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 2.4% 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: 4.6% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.4% 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: 1.4% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 3.2% 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: electric cars have no exhaust or emissions test.Lights: 1.4% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 3.2% 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+1.8 ptsTyres: 4.6% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.4% 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+0.8 ptsBrakes: 0.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 2.4% 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+1.9 ptsSuspension: 0.2% of tests fail on suspension, against 1.2% 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+1.0 ptsExhaust: electric cars have no exhaust or emissions test.Exhaustn/a
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Tyres: 4.6% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.4% 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.

Every MOT area

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

Tyres
4.6% vs 5.4%
Lights & electrics
1.4% vs 3.2%
Steering
1.1% vs 0.2%
Visibility
0.8% vs 3.1%
Brakes
0.5% vs 2.4%
Suspension
0.2% vs 1.2%
Seat belts & airbags
0.2% vs 0.3%
Body & structure
0.1% vs 0.4%
Wheels
0.1% vs 0.2%
Emissions & leaks
0.0% vs 0.8%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Track rod ends 5.1× typical
    Feel for play or knocking in the steering and check for wear on the inner edges of the front tyres.
  • Tyre damage & cracking
    Look for cuts, bulges and cracking on both sidewalls of every tyre.
  • Headlight aim
    Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left.
  • 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.
  • Windscreen wipers
    Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail.
  • Tyre pressure warning (TPMS)
    Make sure no tyre-pressure warning light stays on after start-up.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

75%80%85%90%95%100%0k10k20k30k40k50k60k70k80k96%94%92%92%91%90%89%89%87%
Jaguar I-PaceTypical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Tyre damage & cracking3.9%3.6%1.1×
Headlight aim1.1%1.5%0.7×
Track rod ends1.0%0.2%5.1×
Tyre tread depth0.7%1.6%0.4×
Number plates0.4%0.2%1.9×
Windscreen wipers0.4%2.0%0.2×
Windscreen washers0.3%1.0%0.3×
Tyre pressure warning (TPMS)0.2%0.4%0.5×
Headlamp cleaning device0.2%0.0%6.3×
Brake pedal0.2%0.0%4.1×

Specific defects found

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

Defectper 1,000
A tyre seriously damaged26.8
A tyre cords visible or damaged11.8
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements10.6
A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play8.0
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.9
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen3.3
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen3.3
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc3.0
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 I-Pace1 engine93.1% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
Electric1,70193.1%Beats 98%A
2022 Jaguar I-Pace1 engine92.7% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
Electric8,76392.7%Beats 98%A
2021 Jaguar I-Pace1 engine92.2% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
Electric14,16692.2%Beats 98%A
2020 Jaguar I-Pace1 engine91.8% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
Electric29,80191.8%Beats 98%A
2019 Jaguar I-Pace1 engine90.4% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
Electric19,16890.4%Beats 96%A
2018 Jaguar I-Pace1 engine88.9% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
Electric4,31388.9%Beats 85%A

FAQ

What is the Jaguar I-Pace MOT pass rate?

91.5% of MOT tests on the Jaguar I-Pace were passed first time, based on 77,912 tests between 2020 and 2026 of cars first registered 2018–2023. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 85.9% of the time.

Is the Jaguar I-Pace reliable?

On MOT results it rates A (excellent): it passes first time more often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 97% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

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

The most common failure items are tyre damage & cracking, headlight aim, track rod ends. Compared with similar cars, track rod ends comes up 5.1× 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.