2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Jaguar F-Pace MOT pass rate and common faults

6,492 MOT tests in 2024. 86.4% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time86.4%
Failed or needed repairs13.6%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,492 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    189 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    242 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    34 marked dangerous
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  2. Tyres3.9%
  3. Brakes3.4%
  4. Lights & electrics2.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  6. Steering0.4%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.3%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.7%
  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 is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 F-Pace?

In 2024, 86.4% of 2020 Jaguar F-Pace cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,492 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

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

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

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

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