2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Jaguar F-Pace MOT pass rate and common faults

7,217 MOT tests in 2024. 87.7% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time87.7%
Failed or needed repairs12.3%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,217 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    133 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    61 marked dangerous
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    32 marked dangerous
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  2. Tyres3.8%
  3. Lights & electrics1.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  5. Brakes0.7%
  6. Body & chassis0.6%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.8%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.8%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%

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 2021 Jaguar F-Pace?

In 2024, 87.7% of 2021 Jaguar F-Pace cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,217 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Jaguar F-Pace?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2021 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).