2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Jaguar E-Pace MOT pass rate and common faults

3,556 MOT tests in 2024. 91.8% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time91.8%
Failed or needed repairs8.2%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,556 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 cords2.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    94 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    49 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.4%
    18 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  7. Drive shaft: bearing excessively worn0.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    10 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.2%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.0%
  2. Brakes1.1%
  3. Lights & electrics0.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.8%
  5. Suspension0.6%
  6. Body & chassis0.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.2%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.0%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.0%

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 2021 Jaguar E-Pace?

In 2024, 91.8% of 2021 Jaguar E-Pace cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,556 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Jaguar E-Pace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).