Jaguar F-Pace
From 105,322 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer F-Paces fare better: 2021 models pass at 90.9% vs 88% for 2016.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 1,684 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,684 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1,315 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1,203 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 1,043 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 945 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 653 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 424 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 291 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 281 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 242 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 47.5% of F-Pace failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 8.1% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £102.
Jaguar F-Pace on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 608 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 195 newly registered, a net loss of 413.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 67,071 | 1,081 | +2 | -370 | -368 |
| 2025 Q2 | 67,437 | 1,083 | +1 | -0 | +53 |
| 2025 Q1 | 67,326 | 1,141 | +9 | -133 | -124 |
| 2024 Q4 | 67,627 | 964 | +183 | -105 | +78 |
| 2024 Q3 | 67,733 | 780 | +1,290 | -417 | +873 |
| 2024 Q2 | 66,903 | 737 | +1,841 | -135 | +1,706 |
| 2024 Q1 | 65,188 | 746 | +3,074 | -414 | +2,660 |
| 2023 Q4 | 62,653 | 621 | +2,185 | -0 | +2,542 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-Pace R-Sport Awd D Auto | Diesel | 13,943 | 25% |
| F-Pace Portfolio Awd D Auto | Diesel | 6,406 | 12% |
| F-Pace Chequered Flag Awd D A | Diesel | 4,937 | 9% |
| F-Pace Rdyn Se Blk D Mhev Awda | Diesel | 4,237 | 8% |
| F-Pace V6 S Awd D Auto | Diesel | 3,918 | 7% |
| F-Pace Rdynamic S D Mhev Awd A | Diesel | 2,452 | 4% |
| Fpace Rdyn Hse Blk D Mhev Awda | Diesel | 2,225 | 4% |
| F-Pace R-Dynam Se D Mhev Awd A | Diesel | 2,188 | 4% |
| F-Pace Prestige Awd D Auto | Diesel | 1,953 | 4% |
| F-Pace Rdynam Blk D Mhev Awd A | Diesel | 1,710 | 3% |
| F-Pace Svr Awd Auto | Petrol | 1,668 | 3% |
| F-Pace Rdynam Hse D Mhev Awd A | Diesel | 1,332 | 2% |
| F-Pace V6 S Awd I Auto | Petrol | 1,261 | 2% |
| F-Pace R-Sport Awd Auto | Petrol | 1,217 | 2% |
| F-Pace R-Sport D Auto | Diesel | 1,162 | 2% |
| F-Pace Rdyn Hse Blk Phev Awd A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 1,007 | 2% |
| F-Pace S Awd D Auto | Diesel | 936 | 2% |
| F-Pace Rdyn Se Blck Phev Awd A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 874 | 2% |
| F-Pace R-Sport D | Diesel | 765 | 1% |
| F-Pace Portfolio Awd Auto | Diesel | 737 | 1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 89.6% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 89.9% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2018 | 89.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
2 earlier years
| 2017 | 87.7% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2016 | 88% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all F-Paces tested had between 39,526 and 61,510 miles on the clock.
At 53,744 median miles, the F-Pace has 0.021 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Jaguar models
| Jaguar Xf | 81.7% |
| Jaguar Xe | 85.6% |
| Jaguar E-Pace | 89.9% |
| Jaguar Xj | 81.9% |
| Jaguar X-Type | 67.9% |
Common questions
What is the Jaguar F-Pace MOT pass rate?
The Jaguar F-Pace has a 88.9% MOT pass rate based on 105,322 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jaguar F-Pace?
The most common MOT failure on the Jaguar F-Pace is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 1,684 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
How many Jaguar F-Paces are on UK roads?
There are 67,071 Jaguar F-Paces currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,081 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Jaguar F-Pace at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jaguar F-Pace is 53,744 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 39,526 and 61,510 miles.
Buying a used F-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.