2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Jaguar E-Pace MOT pass rate and common faults

6,252 MOT tests in 2024. 89.7% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.7%
Failed or needed repairs10.3%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,252 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high1.2%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    108 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    83 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    62 marked dangerous
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.4%
  9. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.3%
    44 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.2%
  2. Brakes2.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  5. Lights & electrics1.8%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  7. Suspension0.2%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.5%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2020 Jaguar E-Pace?

In 2024, 89.7% of 2020 Jaguar E-Pace cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,252 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Jaguar E-Pace?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Jaguar E-Pace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).