In 2025, 23,508 Jaguar E-Pace cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 86% passed first time, compared with 83% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the E-Pace about average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 83 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 4 years old, 88% of E-Paces passed first time (all cars that age: 87%). By 8 years, that figure is 86% (all cars: 78%). It beats the average car at every age with enough data, from 7 to 8 years.
Jaguar E-Pace All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | E-Pace passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 years | 368 | 88% | 87% | 34,272 |
| 5 years | 3,107 | 88% | 86% | 39,388 |
| 6 years | 9,718 | 86% | 84% | 48,149 |
| 7 years | 10,062 | 86% | 81% | 54,460 |
| 8 years | 222 | 86% | 78% | 54,528 |
What fails most on a Jaguar E-Pace
The area that lets the E-Pace down most, relative to other cars, is plates and VIN: 0.5% of tests failed on it, 13.6 times the rate for the average car. It does comparatively well on suspension and lights and electrics.
Share of E-Pace tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | Visibility | 3.0% |
| A tyre seriously damaged | Tyres | 2.7% |
| Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction | Emissions and leaks | 2.3% |
| A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | Brakes | 1.9% |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | Tyres | 1.8% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 1.6% |
What to check when buying a used E-Pace
Based on where the E-Pace fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Plates and VIN: Check the number plates are legal and the VIN matches the V5C logbook. More
- Visibility: Check the windscreen for chips in the driver’s view, the wipers for smearing and the washers for working jets. Repair guide
- Emissions and leaks: Look for oil and coolant leaks underneath, listen for exhaust blows on a cold start, and watch for smoke when revving. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific E-Pace
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a E-PaceFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Jaguar E-Pace?
In 2025, 86% of Jaguar E-Pace cars passed their MOT first time, across 23,508 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 83%.
What do Jaguar E-Pace cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (3.0% of tests); a tyre seriously damaged (2.7% of tests); engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction (2.3% of tests).
Other Jaguar models
Jaguar XF (74%), Jaguar F-Pace (84%), Jaguar XE (81%), Jaguar XJ (76%). All Jaguar models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.