2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Jaguar F-Pace MOT pass rate and common faults

10,394 MOT tests in 2024. 85.5% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time85.5%
Failed or needed repairs14.5%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,394 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    362 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    402 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.7%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working0.4%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes4.3%
  2. Tyres4.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  4. Lights & electrics3.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  6. Steering1.1%
  7. Suspension0.5%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.4%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.3%

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: 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 F-Pace?

In 2024, 85.5% of 2018 Jaguar F-Pace cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,394 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

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

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2018 Jaguar F-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).