Used buying checklist
Jaguar I Pace reliability, common problems and used buying checks
A used Jaguar I Pace looks better than average for reliability in UK MOT data: 6.2% of 13,735 tests failed, compared with 18.7% across all indexed models. A good example should have a clean MOT history for tyres and wheels, suspension and steering, and windscreen, wipers, and mirrors.
It can be, if the exact car has a clean history for tyres and wheels, suspension and steering, and windscreen, wipers, and mirrors.
Start with tyres and wheels, suspension and steering, and windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, 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.
- 6.2% MOT failure rate
- Median tested mileage 27,320 miles
- 846 failed MOT tests analysed
Tyres and wheels is the clearest area to check
Tyres and wheels is the clearest named problem area in this model's MOT history (2.9 MOT notes per 100 tests). Example MOT phrases from this area include nail in tyre, wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch, and primary retaining device ineffective.
Example MOT phrases to search in the car's history:
- Nail in tyre
- Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- primary retaining device ineffective
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- ball joint has excessive play
- ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
- ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
- damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
- provides insufficient washer liquid
- Items removed from drivers view prior to test
Focus on tyres and wheels, suspension and steering, and windscreen, wipers, and mirrors
The model's recorded failure rate is 6.2%, -12.6 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 analysed13,735 tests
- Median tested mileage27,320 miles
- Failed MOT tests846
Should you buy a used Jaguar I Pace?
93.8% of the MOT tests we analysed for this model passed. The model's recorded failure rate is 6.2%, -12.6 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 tyres and wheels, suspension and steering, and windscreen, wipers, and mirrors
- tyres and wheels 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 "Nail in tyre"
It can be, if the exact car has a clean history for tyres and wheels, suspension and steering, and windscreen, wipers, and mirrors.
Start with tyres and wheels, suspension and steering, and windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, then compare the car's mileage and recall record below.
Tyres and wheels is the clearest named problem area in the MOT history (2.9 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 I Pace, MOT records most often point to suspension and steering and windscreen, wipers, and mirrors.
The MOT failure rate rises from 5.5% at 0-3 years to 6.8% at 3-6 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 tyres and wheels, suspension and steering, windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, and lights and electrical. 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 tyres and wheels, suspension and steering, windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, and lights and electrical. 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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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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Suspension and steering Seen in MOT results
Suspension and steering is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (2.7 MOT notes per 100 tests).
What to check: Listen for knocks, check uneven tyre wear, and inspect steering play.
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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 (2.4 MOT notes per 100 tests).
What to check: Check windscreen damage, wiper operation, washers, mirrors, and demisting.
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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 (0.7 MOT notes per 100 tests).
What to check: Check every lamp, warning light, horn, battery condition, and dashboard messages.
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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 (0.0 MOT notes per 100 tests).
What to check: Inspect sills, subframes, mounting points, arches, and underside corrosion advisories.
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Brakes Seen in MOT results
Brakes is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (0.0 MOT notes per 100 tests).
What to check: Check brake pipe condition, braking balance, handbrake hold, and recent brake work.
What changes with mileage?
Past 100k miles on the Jaguar I Pace, MOT records most often point to suspension and steering and windscreen, wipers, and mirrors.
Common MOT problem areas
Common faults: what usually fails on this model?
Tyres and wheels is the clearest named problem area in the MOT history (2.9 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 I Pace mainly involve 4 areas: lights and electrical, mixed recall notices, windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, and corrosion and structure. 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 I Pace, MOT records most often point to suspension and steering and windscreen, wipers, and mirrors. On lower-mileage cars, the most common named areas are tyres and wheels, suspension and steering, and windscreen, wipers, and mirrors.
| Mileage range | Tests | Vehicles | Failure rate (vs all models) | Median mileage |
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| 0-50k | 12,575 | 11,241 | 5.9%-4.9 percentage points vs all models | 26,087 miles |
| 50-100k | 1,083 | 909 | 9.3%-11.4 percentage points vs all models | 58,153 miles |
| 100-150k | 21 | 17 | 14.3%-11.9 percentage points vs all models | 107,005 miles |
| 150-200k | 1 | 1 | 0.0%-27.3 percentage points vs all models | 162,147 miles |
| 200k+ | 4 | 3 | 25.0%-1.6 percentage points vs all models | 214,363 miles |
Problem areas by mileage
Past 100k miles on the Jaguar I Pace, MOT records most often point to suspension and steering and windscreen, wipers, and mirrors.
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Fair comparisons: is this problem normal for its age?
The MOT failure rate rises from 5.5% at 0-3 years to 6.8% at 3-6 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 6.8% for 3-6 years cars, based on 6,889 tests.
| Age range | Tests | Vehicles | Failure rate (vs all models) | Median age |
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| 0-3 years 2023–2026 reg. |
6,846 | 6,427 | 5.5%-2.9 percentage points vs all models | 3.0 years |
| 3-6 years 2020–2023 reg. |
6,889 | 6,074 | 6.8%-3.8 percentage points vs all models | 4.0 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.
| 2024-04-15 | I-PACE Traction Battery Thermal Overload - Elevated Risk On affected vehicles the traction battery packs which contain cells manufactured on or before 31 May 2018 are exposed to multiple technical issues that have shown to contribute to an elevated risk of thermal overload. The traction battery pack will be replaced with a new pack or the vehicle will be re-acquired from the customer. |
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| 2024-03-20 | I-PACE High Voltage battery loose busbar fixings On affected vehicles the fasteners for the battery module to module electrical connecting busbars may not be sufficiently secure. The busbar fixings will be inspected and as required new components installed. |
| 2024-02-07 | On affected vehicles a crack may be present in the floor tunnel strengthening panel. Where a crack is present there is risk that the crack may propagate which may impact the seat anchorage structural performance. On affected vehicles a crack may be present in the floor tunnel strengthening panel. Where a crack is present there is risk that the crack may propagate which may impact the seat anchorage structural performance. Drilling a hole at either end of the crack and installation of an additional aluminium plate if a crack is present. |
| 2023-10-31 | Jaguar I-PACE High Voltage Battery Pack Fire or Smoke - Incorrectly Repaired On certain vehicles recall R/2023/154 has been incorrectly completed. As a result the correct software was not downloaded to the vehicles concerned. Incorrectly repaired vehicles will continue to have a risk of vehicle thermal overload condition. Vehicles will receive an update to the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) software that will monitor the battery pack assembly operational status. |
| 2023-10-12 | On affected I-PACE vehicles without heated front windscreen the High Voltage Coolant Heater (HVCH) can fail to operate and will not provide windscreen defrosting capability. On affected I-PACE vehicles without heated front windscreen the High Voltage Coolant Heater (HVCH) can fail to operate and will not provide windscreen defrosting capability. Replace the high voltage coolant heater. |
| 2023-06-19 | On affected Jaguar I-PACE vehicles there is a risk of high voltage battery pack assembly thermal overload. A vehicle thermal overload condition such as fire or smoke can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle as well as property damage. On affected Jaguar I-PACE vehicles there is a risk of high voltage battery pack assembly thermal overload. A vehicle thermal overload condition such as fire or smoke can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle as well as property damage. Vehicles will receive an update to the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) software that will monitor the battery pack assembly operational status that indicates where the battery contains conditions which may lead to thermal overload condition. |
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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.