2020 · 4 years old at test · Electric mostly

2020 Jaguar I-Pace MOT pass rate and common faults

7,846 MOT tests in 2024. 92.9% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time92.9%
Failed or needed repairs7.1%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,846 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    92 marked dangerous
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    80 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    25 marked dangerous
  9. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.2%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
    22 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.0%
  2. Lights & electrics1.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  4. Steering0.9%
  5. Brakes0.3%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.1%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2020 Jaguar I-Pace?

In 2024, 92.9% of 2020 Jaguar I-Pace cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,846 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Jaguar I-Pace?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Jaguar I-Pace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).