Is the Jaguar F-Pace reliable?

On MOT evidence the Jaguar F-Pace is well above average. It passes 84.6% of tests once age and mileage are accounted for, against a national average of 72.3%. That figure covers 62% of the national age and mileage range, which is enough to quote but not to rank. This measures how often the car meets the MOT standard, not how often it breaks down or what a repair costs.

What is the most common MOT failure on a Jaguar F-Pace?

The item recorded most often is "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements", which appears in 18.4% of failed Jaguar F-Pace tests. Because one failed test can list several items, these shares do not add up to 100%.

What do testers most often warn about on a Jaguar F-Pace?

The most common advisory is "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements", noted on 21.3% of all Jaguar F-Pace tests. An advisory is not a failure: it flags something that will likely need attention before the next test.

What mileage does a Jaguar F-Pace usually have at its MOT?

The average odometer reading recorded at test is 55,837 miles. This is the mileage across all tested examples of every age, not an annual figure, so treat it as a description of the fleet rather than a target for one car.

Which Jaguar F-Pace years are the most reliable?

Going by MOT pass rate, Jaguar F-Pace cars first registered 2020–2022 do best at 88.5%, and those registered 2014–2016 do worst at 81.8%. But that ordering is mostly age, not build year: almost every model passes less often as it wears, so the newest cars top this list whatever they are. A specific year looking strong here means little on its own; the failure items above, and the individual car's own MOT history, tell you far more.

Does a Jaguar F-Pace get harder to pass as it ages?

Yes. At 3 to 5 years old, 88.5% of Jaguar F-Pace tests pass. By 9 to 11 years, that falls to 81.8%. Nearly every model follows this pattern, which is why comparing raw pass rates between models is misleading unless age is accounted for.

Are most Jaguar F-Pace models petrol or diesel?

Of the Jaguar F-Pace cars tested, 81% are diesel, 16% are petrol, 3% are hybrid. Fuel type affects which items tend to fail, particularly emissions and exhaust components.

Model reliability file

Jaguar F-Pace MOT pass rate & common failures

From 58,716 recorded MOT tests of the Jaguar F-Pace, published by DVSA.

Data updated 29 July 2026

Quick answer

The Jaguar F-Pace passes 84.6% of MOT tests once results are adjusted for the age and mileage of the cars tested, against a national average of 72.3%. That is well above average. Based on 58,716 tests. Its most commonly recorded failure is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which appears in 18.4% of failed tests. Cars of this model average 55,837 miles on the odometer when tested.

At a glance

Pass rate, adjusted for age and mileage

84.6%national average72.3%unadjusted85.1%range covered62%

The F-Pace is 12.3 percentage points above the national pass rate once age and mileage are accounted for, which is well above average. The unadjusted figure is 85.1%; the difference is what the age and mileage of this model’s fleet was hiding.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Jaguar F-Pace tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several items, so these do not sum to 100%.

1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements18.4%
1,318 occurrencesTyre worn close to the legal limit explained
2.A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm14.3%
1,022 occurrencesBrake drum or shoe worn or contaminated explained
3.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen13.5%
968 occurrencesWiper or washer not working properly explained
4.A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play13.4%
960 occurrencesBall joint worn explained
5.A tyre seriously damaged13.3%
954 occurrencesTyre damaged or deteriorated explained
6.Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction7.6%
547 occurrencesEngine management light on, or not working explained
7.Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc5.4%
389 occurrencesSteering rack gaiter split, damaged or missing explained
8.Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction3.6%
258 occurrencesEngine management light on, or not working explained
9.A tyre cords visible or damaged3.6%
257 occurrencesTyre ply or cord exposed, or the casing separating explained
10.A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened3.1%
222 occurrencesRoad spring broken or fractured explained

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Jaguar F-Pace tests carrying each advisory. The denominator differs from the failure list above because an advisory can be issued on a car that passed.

1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements21.3%
12,523 testsTyre worn close to the legal limit explained
2.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured17.4%
10,205 testsBrake disc worn, pitted or scored explained
3.A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm12.4%
7,270 testsBrake drum or shoe worn or contaminated explained
4.A tyre seriously damaged4.4%
2,588 testsTyre damaged or deteriorated explained
5.A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play4.2%
2,445 testsBall joint worn explained
6.Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.2%
1,851 tests
7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.6%
1,532 testsTyre worn close to the legal limit explained
8.A tyre seriously damaged2.6%
1,498 testsTyre damaged or deteriorated explained

The rest of the record

Everything else recorded on the Jaguar F-Pace

The 19 other defects testers recorded on this model, beyond the most common listed above. Each links to what it means and what it takes to put right.

Known faults

Jaguar F-Pace common problems, by part and by year

The same failure record read the way a buyer asks the question: which parts wear out on a F-Pace, when they start, and how each registration year compares — including the steps that mark a generation change.

F-Pace common problems and results by year

How wear changes the picture

F-Pace pass rate by age and registration year

How often the Jaguar F-Pace passes at each age, with the years those cars were first registered. Tests are from 2025, so a car aged 3 to 5 was first used in 2020–2022.

3–5 yrsreg. 2020–202288%

6–8 yrsreg. 2017–201984%

9–11 yrsreg. 2014–201682%

Read this as an age curve rather than a verdict on particular model years. Nearly every car passes less often as it gets older, so a newer F-Pace outscoring an older one says more about wear than about how that year’s cars were built. Bands holding too few tests to be meaningful are omitted rather than shown as a rate.

What gets tested

The F-Pace fleet

Average mileage recorded at test: 55,837
Fuel mix of tested cars: Diesel80.7%
Petrol16.3%
Hybrid2.9%

Trim names grouped into this model (40)

Recorded exactly as DVSA holds them. Trim-level names are rolled up so one model is not split across a dozen thin pages.

F PACE SVR
F-PACE AWD
F-PACE D MHEV AWD AUTO
F-PACE HSE AWD AUTO
F-PACE HSE D MHEV AWD AUTO
F-PACE HSE MHEV AWD AUTO
F-PACE HSE PHEV AWD AUTO
F-PACE R-DYNAM HSE BLACK AWD A
F-PACE R-DYNAM SE D MHEV AWD A
F-PACE R-DYNAMIC BLACK AWD A
F-PACE R-DYNAMIC HSE AWD AUTO
F-PACE R-DYNAMIC S AWD AUTO
F-PACE R-DYNAMIC S MHEV AWD A
F-PACE R-DYNAMIC S PHEV AWD A
F-PACE R-DYNAMIC SE AWD AUTO
F-PACE R-DYNAMIC SE MHEV AWD A
F-PACE R-DYNAMIC SE PHEV AWD A
F-PACE R-SPORT
F-PACE RDYN HSE BLK PHEV AWD A
F-PACE RDYN SE BLCK PHEV AWD A
F-PACE RDYN SE BLK D MHEV AWDA
F-PACE RDYNAM BLK D MHEV AWD A
F-PACE RDYNAM HSE D MHEV AWD A
F-PACE RDYNAMIC BLK PHEV AWD A
F-PACE RDYNAMIC HSE MHEV AWD A
F-PACE RDYNAMIC HSE PHEV AWD A
F-PACE RDYNAMIC S D MHEV AWD A
F-PACE RDYNAMIC SE BLACK AWD A
F-PACE S AWD
F-PACE S AWD AUTO
F-PACE S D MHEV AWD AUTO
F-PACE S MHEV AWD AUTO
F-PACE S PHEV AWD AUTO
F-PACE SE AWD AUTO
F-PACE SE D MHEV AWD AUTO
F-PACE SE MHEV AWD AUTO
F-PACE SE PHEV AWD AUTO
F-PACE SPORT D MHEV AWD AUTO
F-PACE SPORT MHEV AWD AUTO
F-PACE SVR

Check a specific Jaguar F-Pace

A model average tells you the pattern. Its own MOT record tells you the car.

Compare within the range

Other Jaguar models

Jaguar XF — 77.9% adjusted
Jaguar XE — 82.0% adjusted
Jaguar E-Pace — 87.3% unadjusted
Jaguar I-Pace — 91.5% unadjusted
Jaguar XJ — 79.9% adjusted
Jaguar X-Type — 59.0% unadjusted
All Jaguar models

Similar test volumes

Compare against other makes

Vauxhall Adam — 64.0% adjusted, ranked 229
Mazda 6 — 73.3% adjusted, ranked 132
Peugeot Expert — 68.2% adjusted, ranked 193
Toyota Avensis — 75.2% adjusted, ranked 107

Common questions

Is the Jaguar F-Pace reliable?: On MOT evidence the Jaguar F-Pace is well above average. It passes 84.6% of tests once age and mileage are accounted for, against a national average of 72.3%. That figure covers 62% of the national age and mileage range, which is enough to quote but not to rank. This measures how often the car meets the MOT standard, not how often it breaks down or what a repair costs.
What is the most common MOT failure on a Jaguar F-Pace?: The item recorded most often is "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements", which appears in 18.4% of failed Jaguar F-Pace tests. Because one failed test can list several items, these shares do not add up to 100%.
What do testers most often warn about on a Jaguar F-Pace?: The most common advisory is "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements", noted on 21.3% of all Jaguar F-Pace tests. An advisory is not a failure: it flags something that will likely need attention before the next test.
What mileage does a Jaguar F-Pace usually have at its MOT?: The average odometer reading recorded at test is 55,837 miles. This is the mileage across all tested examples of every age, not an annual figure, so treat it as a description of the fleet rather than a target for one car.
Which Jaguar F-Pace years are the most reliable?: Going by MOT pass rate, Jaguar F-Pace cars first registered 2020–2022 do best at 88.5%, and those registered 2014–2016 do worst at 81.8%. But that ordering is mostly age, not build year: almost every model passes less often as it wears, so the newest cars top this list whatever they are. A specific year looking strong here means little on its own; the failure items above, and the individual car's own MOT history, tell you far more.
Does a Jaguar F-Pace get harder to pass as it ages?: Yes. At 3 to 5 years old, 88.5% of Jaguar F-Pace tests pass. By 9 to 11 years, that falls to 81.8%. Nearly every model follows this pattern, which is why comparing raw pass rates between models is misleading unless age is accounted for.
Are most Jaguar F-Pace models petrol or diesel?: Of the Jaguar F-Pace cars tested, 81% are diesel, 16% are petrol, 3% are hybrid. Fuel type affects which items tend to fail, particularly emissions and exhaust components.

How this was worked out

Method and limits

Figures come from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing dataset, published under the Open Government Licence. Only class 4 initial tests are counted: retests are excluded so a car appears once, and abandoned tests are excluded entirely. The adjusted rate is directly standardised across twenty-five age and mileage bands and reweighted onto the national distribution, so this model is compared against cars that have lived a similar life rather than against a younger or lighter-used fleet.

An MOT measures whether a car met a legal standard on the day. It is not a breakdown record, a service history or a running-cost estimate, and a pass rate is a property of a fleet rather than a prediction about one car.