2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Jaguar E-Pace MOT pass rate and common faults

10,143 MOT tests in 2024. 86.2% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time86.2%
Failed or needed repairs13.8%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,143 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    308 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    219 marked dangerous
  6. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    103 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    76 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres5.1%
  2. Brakes4.1%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  5. Lights & electrics1.6%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  7. Suspension0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Jaguar E-Pace?

In 2024, 86.2% of 2018 Jaguar E-Pace cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,143 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Jaguar E-Pace?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).