2021 · 3 years old at test · Electric mostly

2021 Jaguar I-Pace MOT pass rate and common faults

4,967 MOT tests in 2024. 92.7% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time92.7%
Failed or needed repairs7.4%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,967 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 cords2.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    75 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    31 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.4%
    24 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    31 marked dangerous
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.3%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.3%
  2. Lights & electrics1.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.6%
  4. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  5. Steering0.3%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  7. Brakes0.2%
  8. Suspension0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.0%

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 2021 Jaguar I-Pace?

In 2024, 92.7% of 2021 Jaguar I-Pace cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,967 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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; headlamp aim: too low. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Jaguar I-Pace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).