Jaguar E-pace Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Jaguar E-pace reliable? We analysed 129,780 real MOT tests across 24,990 vehicles to find out.
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The Jaguar E-pace is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jaguar E-pace.
Jaguar E-pace Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Jaguar E-pace. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Jaguar E-pace MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Jaguar E-pace to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Jaguar E-pace Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Jaguar E-pace models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Jaguar E-pace Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Jaguar E-pace owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Jaguar E-pace MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jaguar E-pace year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 975 | 90.3% | 21,580 | 29,818 | 40,358 |
| 2020 | 12,304 | 89.9% | 21,400 | 30,518 | 42,134 |
| 2019 | 49,594 | 88.8% | 23,956 | 34,701 | 48,340 |
| 2018 | 63,607 | 88.3% | 25,270 | 36,893 | 51,968 |
| 2017 | 1,572 | 88.2% | 23,413 | 35,376 | 48,787 |
How Long Does a Jaguar E-pace Last?
Based on 24,990 Jaguar E-pace vehicles on UK roads.
Jaguar E-pace Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Jaguar E-pace MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Jaguar E-pace
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.3% MOT pass rate from 975 tests
88.2% MOT pass rate from 1,572 tests
The best year to buy a used Jaguar E-pace is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.3% across 975 tests. The 2017 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Jaguar E-pace Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguar E-pace THIS CAR | 88.6% | 129,780 | 35,429 mi | — yrs |
| Jaguar X-type | 73.4% | 1,912,556 | 80,596 mi | 25 yrs |
| Jaguar Xf | 80.8% | 1,374,522 | 65,620 mi | 18 yrs |
| Jaguar S-type | 74.5% | 942,176 | 77,805 mi | 27 yrs |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A | 75.7% | 51,607 | 87,785 mi | 21 yrs |
Compared to the Jaguar X-type (73.4% pass rate) and the Jaguar Xf (80.8% pass rate), the Jaguar E-pace outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Jaguar E-paceShould you buy a used Jaguar E-pace?
The Jaguar E-pace has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.6% across 129,780 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Jaguar E-pace with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Jaguar E-pace owner drives around 7,222 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.