2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Jaguar E-Pace MOT pass rate and common faults

11,227 MOT tests in 2024. 86.7% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time86.7%
Failed or needed repairs13.3%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,227 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    256 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    238 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    112 marked dangerous
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    75 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.9%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  3. Brakes3.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  5. Lights & electrics1.3%
  6. Suspension0.4%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.7%

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: 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 2019 Jaguar E-Pace?

In 2024, 86.7% of 2019 Jaguar E-Pace cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,227 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Jaguar E-Pace?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Jaguar E-Pace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).