Used buying checklist
Jaguar E Pace reliability, common problems and used buying checks
A used Jaguar E Pace looks better than average for reliability in UK MOT data: 8.9% of 25,837 tests failed, compared with 18.7% across all indexed models. A good example should have a clean MOT history for windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, tyres and wheels, and lights and electrical.
It can be, if the exact car has a clean history for windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, tyres and wheels, and lights and electrical.
Start with windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, tyres and wheels, and lights and electrical, then compare the car's mileage and recall record below.
Sources used: DVSA MOT tests (Apr 2026); vehicle recalls (Apr 2026); MOT fault wording (May 2025). MOT data does not capture every reliability issue, especially intermittent engine, gearbox or infotainment faults that do not appear during the test.
- 8.9% MOT failure rate
- Median tested mileage 32,022 miles
- 2,299 failed MOT tests analysed
Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors is the clearest area to check
Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors is the clearest named problem area in this model's MOT history (5.4 MOT notes per 100 tests). Example MOT phrases from this area include does not clear the windscreen effectively, damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and provides insufficient washer liquid.
Example MOT phrases to search in the car's history:
- does not clear the windscreen effectively
- damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
- provides insufficient washer liquid
- Non obligatory mirror damaged
- Nail in tyre
- Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- Spare tyre defective
- warning lamp indicates a fault
- lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
- warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Focus on windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, tyres and wheels, and lights and electrical
The model's recorded failure rate is 8.9%, -9.8 percentage points compared with the average across all models. Use the seller questions below to check whether repeat MOT notes have actually been repaired.
- MOT tests analysed25,837 tests
- Median tested mileage32,022 miles
- Failed MOT tests2,299
Should you buy a used Jaguar E Pace?
91.1% of the MOT tests we analysed for this model passed. The model's recorded failure rate is 8.9%, -9.8 percentage points compared with the average across all models. This is a buying brief for the exact car in front of you: clean repeat history matters more than badge reputation.
- Repeat unresolved MOT notes for windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, tyres and wheels, and lights and electrical
- windscreen, wipers, and mirrors appearing across more than one MOT
- Any dangerous MOT failure on the exact car, especially if the same area appears again later
- No paperwork showing applicable recall work has been completed
- A seller who cannot explain MOT wording such as "does not clear the windscreen effectively"
It can be, if the exact car has a clean history for windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, tyres and wheels, and lights and electrical.
Start with windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, tyres and wheels, and lights and electrical, then compare the car's mileage and recall record below.
Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors is the clearest named problem area in the MOT history (5.4 MOT notes per 100 tests). These counts are issue notes, not failure rates, because a single MOT can list several faults.
Past 100k miles on the Jaguar E Pace, MOT records most often point to windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, tyres and wheels, and suspension and steering.
The MOT failure rate rises from 6.5% at 0-3 years to 18.8% at 6-10 years. Compare the car with the nearest age range before treating a fault as normal wear or a warning sign. The average MOT failure rate across all models in the same dataset is 18.7%.
Start with windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, tyres and wheels, lights and electrical, and emissions, engine, and exhaust. The checklist on this page explains why each area is being recommended, what to inspect, and what to ask the seller.
6 relevant recall notices appear for this model. Treat them as safety checks to verify for the exact car, not as normal MOT wear.
What should I check first?
Start with windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, tyres and wheels, lights and electrical, and emissions, engine, and exhaust. The checklist on this page explains why each area is being recommended, what to inspect, and what to ask the seller. Each item shows whether it comes from MOT results, recall notices, or a standard used-car check.
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Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors Seen in MOT results
Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (5.4 MOT notes per 100 tests).
What to check: Check windscreen damage, wiper operation, washers, mirrors, and demisting.
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Tyres and wheels Seen in MOT results
Tyres and wheels is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (2.9 MOT notes per 100 tests).
What to check: Check tyre age, tread depth, sidewall damage, wheel condition, and alignment wear.
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Lights and electrical Seen in MOT results
Lights and electrical is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (0.6 MOT notes per 100 tests).
What to check: Check every lamp, warning light, horn, battery condition, and dashboard messages.
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Emissions, engine, and exhaust Seen in MOT results
Emissions, engine, and exhaust is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (0.5 MOT notes per 100 tests).
What to check: Check warning lights, smoke, exhaust leaks, recent emissions failures, and service history.
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Suspension and steering Seen in MOT results
Suspension and steering is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (0.4 MOT notes per 100 tests).
What to check: Listen for knocks, check uneven tyre wear, and inspect steering play.
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Corrosion and structure Seen in MOT results
Corrosion and structure is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (0.3 MOT notes per 100 tests).
What to check: Inspect sills, subframes, mounting points, arches, and underside corrosion advisories.
What changes with mileage?
Past 100k miles on the Jaguar E Pace, MOT records most often point to windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, tyres and wheels, and suspension and steering.
Common MOT problem areas
Common faults: what usually fails on this model?
Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors is the clearest named problem area in the MOT history (5.4 MOT notes per 100 tests). These counts are issue notes, not failure rates, because a single MOT can list several faults.
Recall-related areas to verify
Official recall areas
Manufacturer recall notices for the Jaguar E Pace mainly involve 5 areas: seatbelts and safety systems, emissions, engine, and exhaust, lights and electrical, and brakes. Treat each as something to verify on the specific car you are viewing; the recall table below shows the official notice text.
Mileage and age checks
Mileage changes: what starts showing up after high mileage?
Past 100k miles on the Jaguar E Pace, MOT records most often point to windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, tyres and wheels, and suspension and steering. On lower-mileage cars, the most common named areas are windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, tyres and wheels, and lights and electrical.
| Mileage range | Tests | Vehicles | Failure rate (vs all models) | Median mileage |
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| 0-50k | 22,097 | 19,238 | 8.3%-2.5 percentage points vs all models | 29,586 miles |
| 50-100k | 3,557 | 2,965 | 12.9%-7.8 percentage points vs all models | 58,204 miles |
| 100-150k | 79 | 65 | 11.4%-14.8 percentage points vs all models | 111,966 miles |
| 150-200k | 4 | 3 | 25.0%-2.3 percentage points vs all models | 155,504 miles |
| 200k+ | 1 | 1 | 0.0%-26.6 percentage points vs all models | 330,760 miles |
Problem areas by mileage
Past 100k miles on the Jaguar E Pace, MOT records most often point to windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, tyres and wheels, and suspension and steering.
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Fair comparisons: is this problem normal for its age?
The MOT failure rate rises from 6.5% at 0-3 years to 18.8% at 6-10 years. Compare the car with the nearest age range before treating a fault as normal wear or a warning sign. The average MOT failure rate across all models in the same dataset is 18.7%. The highest failure rate by age is 18.8% for 6-10 years cars, based on 32 tests.
| Age range | Tests | Vehicles | Failure rate (vs all models) | Median age |
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| 0-3 years 2023–2026 reg. |
2,507 | 2,347 | 6.5%-1.9 percentage points vs all models | 3.0 years |
| 3-6 years 2020–2023 reg. |
23,298 | 19,944 | 9.1%-1.4 percentage points vs all models | 4.4 years |
| 6-10 years 2016–2020 reg. |
32 | 26 | 18.8%+2.1 percentage points vs all models | 6.1 years |
Recall records and data freshness
Recall context: are there safety notices to know about?
6 relevant recall notices appear for this model. Treat them as safety checks to verify for the exact car, not as normal MOT wear.
| 2025-11-28 | Jaguar E-PACE Inappropriate Passenger Airbag Deployment On certain 2021 to 2024 Model Year Jaguar E-PACE vehicles during a passenger airbag deployment the airbag may tear as a result of improper folding of the airbag during the airbag assembly process. Affected Vehicles will have the passenger airbag module and associated components replaced. |
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| 2025-08-05 | Electric Power Inverter Converter B (EPICB) Software Update On affected vehicles due to a software issue in the Electric Power Inverter Converter B (EPICB) it is possible that as the high voltage battery depletes during driving in EV mode the engine may not restart when the state of charge reduces and the vehicle will therefore lose power. There will not be an associated warning to the driver. Vehicle’s software to be updated in the Electric Power Inverter Converter B (EPICB) and other modules as required to ensure complete cross-module integration. In parallel an over-the-air update will be rolled out and customers who successfully complete this update will not need to visit a retailer. |
| 2024-06-07 | AJ21-D4 Turbo Oil Feed Pipe Leak On certain vehicles there may be insufficient clamp load on the turbocharger oil feed pipe which may over time loosen and lead to an oil leak. The oil feed pipe will be removed the O-rings replaced lubricated and an additional clamp installed. |
| 2021-06-25 | THE RUBBERISED FUEL RETURN HOSE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED The rubberised fuel return hose assembly may have been incorrectly manufactured. Inspect the date code on the fuel return pipe and replace the part if necessary. |
| 2021-05-18 | THE EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR IN THE FRONT RIGHT HAND SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) in the front right hand side seat belt assembly may not function correctly. Inspect the seat belt assembly and replace if required. |
| 2021-04-13 | THE RIGHT HAND FRONT SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SEATBELT PRE TENSIONER WILL NOT FUNCTION UNLESS THE LEFT HAND FRONT SEAT IS OCCUPIED The right hand front (RHF) (driver�s side) supplementary restraint seatbelt pre-tensioner will not function unless the left hand front seat (LHF) (passenger�s side) is occupied. Dealers will re-orient the connections to align with the respective seating positions. |
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Sources used: DVSA MOT tests (Apr 2026); vehicle recalls (Apr 2026); MOT fault wording (May 2025). These are patterns from many MOT tests and recall notices. They help you decide what to inspect and what to ask; they do not certify the condition of one specific car.