Jaguar E-Pace
From 53,217 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer E-Paces fare better: 2021 models pass at 95.5% vs 89.7% for 2018.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 864 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 864 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 722 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 581 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 500 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 474 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 346 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 233 |
| smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit | 153 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 135 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 130 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48.9% of E-Pace failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 11.5% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £97.
Jaguar E-Pace on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 245 newly registered in the past year with 90 leaving, a net gain of 155. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 35,103 | 267 | +1 | -20 | -19 |
| 2025 Q2 | 35,123 | 266 | +0 | -0 | +53 |
| 2025 Q1 | 35,048 | 288 | +3 | -0 | +3 |
| 2024 Q4 | 35,087 | 246 | +241 | -70 | +171 |
| 2024 Q3 | 34,961 | 201 | +677 | -149 | +528 |
| 2024 Q2 | 34,460 | 174 | +798 | -0 | +834 |
| 2024 Q1 | 33,617 | 183 | +1,084 | -0 | +1,099 |
| 2023 Q4 | 32,487 | 214 | +584 | -0 | +626 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-Pace Chequered Flag D Awd A | Diesel | 3,449 | 13% |
| E-Pace R-Dynamic S D Awd Auto | Diesel | 2,729 | 10% |
| E-Pace R-Dynamic Hse D Awd A | Diesel | 2,678 | 10% |
| E-Pace S D Awd Auto | Diesel | 2,669 | 10% |
| E-Pace R-Dynamic Se D Awd Auto | Diesel | 1,867 | 7% |
| Epace Rdyn Se Blk D Mhev Awd A | Diesel | 1,738 | 6% |
| E-Pace R-Dynamic S D 4X2 | Diesel | 1,188 | 4% |
| E-Pace D 4X2 | Diesel | 1,153 | 4% |
| E-Pace Rdynamic S D Mhev Awd A | Diesel | 1,142 | 4% |
| E-Pace S D 4X2 | Diesel | 1,071 | 4% |
| E-Pace R-Dynamic S Awd Auto | Petrol | 1,049 | 4% |
| E-Pace Chequered Flag Awd Auto | Petrol | 912 | 3% |
| E-Pace S Awd Auto | Petrol | 856 | 3% |
| E-Pace Hse D Awd Auto | Diesel | 815 | 3% |
| E-Pace Se D Awd Auto | Diesel | 701 | 3% |
| E-Pace R-Dynamic D 4X2 | Diesel | 627 | 2% |
| E-Pace R-Dyn Se Blk Phev Awd A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 615 | 2% |
| E-Pace R-Dynamic Hse Awd Auto | Petrol | 612 | 2% |
| E-Pace R-Dynamic Se Awd Auto | Petrol | 570 | 2% |
| E-Pace R-Dynam Se D Mhev Awd A | Diesel | 550 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 90.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 89.5% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2018 | 89.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
1 earlier years
| 2017 | 89.8% | brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all E-Paces tested had between 20,353 and 40,731 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,613 median miles, the E-Pace has 0.037 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Jaguar models
| Jaguar Xf | 81.7% |
| Jaguar F-Pace | 88.9% |
| Jaguar Xe | 85.6% |
| Jaguar Xj | 81.9% |
| Jaguar X-Type | 67.9% |
Common questions
What is the Jaguar E-Pace MOT pass rate?
The Jaguar E-Pace has a 89.9% MOT pass rate based on 53,217 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jaguar E-Pace?
The most common MOT failure on the Jaguar E-Pace is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 864 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
How many Jaguar E-Paces are on UK roads?
There are 35,103 Jaguar E-Paces currently licensed on UK roads, with 267 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Jaguar E-Pace at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jaguar E-Pace is 27,613 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,353 and 40,731 miles.
Buying a used E-Pace?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.