2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Jaguar E-Pace MOT pass rate and common faults

221 MOT tests in 2024. 86.9% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time86.9%
Failed or needed repairs13.1%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 221 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    3 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    4 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    2 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  8. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault0.5%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.5%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes7.7%
  2. Tyres5.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  5. Lights & electrics1.8%
  6. Suspension0.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.2%

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 discs: significantly and obviously worn. 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 2017 Jaguar E-Pace?

In 2024, 86.9% of 2017 Jaguar E-Pace cars passed their MOT first time, across 221 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Jaguar E-Pace?

The most common failure reasons were brake discs: significantly and obviously worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2017 Jaguar E-Pace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).