2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Jaguar F-Pace MOT pass rate and common faults

7,381 MOT tests in 2024. 82.4% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time82.4%
Failed or needed repairs17.6%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,381 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    323 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    197 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes4.7%
  2. Tyres4.5%
  3. Steering4.4%
  4. Lights & electrics3.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  7. Suspension1.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.3%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2016 Jaguar F-Pace?

In 2024, 82.4% of 2016 Jaguar F-Pace cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,381 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Jaguar F-Pace?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Jaguar F-Pace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).