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Jaguar I-Pace reliability by build year

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We've only got 312 MOT tests for Jaguar I-Pace models built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

Not enough data

Jaguar I-Pace built around 2018: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Jaguar I-Pace models built around 2018 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

Check a Jaguar I-Pace by number plate

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Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Jaguar I-Pace's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Steering track rods

Worth checking

On a flat surface, rock the steering wheel briefly with the engine off and listen for clunks.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your I-Pace's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

I-Pace X590

X590 (2018-present)

Not enough tests to rate
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11.2% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Likely between 8.2% and 15.2%

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 312 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Jaguar I-Pace.

See every build year for the Jaguar I-Pace

By age

Jaguar I-Pace fail rate by age

This chart combines every Jaguar I-Pace ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
5,6107.0%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
7,4877.2%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
6,4028.9%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
2,8369.4%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
31211.2%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 7 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Jaguar I-Pace models

These issues come from 7-year-old Jaguar I-Pace models, every generation combined.

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Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    17.3%
    Advisory: 85Fail: 1 (1% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    7.4%
    Advisory: 30Fail: 11 (27% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    7.4%
    Advisory: 25Fail: 5 (17% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords

    3.9%
    Advisory: 12Fail: 5 (29% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    3.5%
    Advisory: 16Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 312 MOT tests on 7-year-old Jaguar I-Pace models, every generation combined.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Jaguar I-Pace.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

11 recalls in all

10 of the 11 Jaguar I-Pace recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 4 Critical
  • 6 more

Top concerns

  • 2019 to 2021 model year Jaguar I-Pace battery fire or smoke
  • Jaguar I-Pace high voltage battery pack fire or smoke - incorrectly repaired
  • On affected Jaguar I-Pace vehicles there is a risk of high voltage battery pack assembly thermal overload. A vehicle the

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.4%

    No clear edge over the Jaguar I-Pace on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    3,969 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.3%
    Dangerous
    2.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.4%

    Lower fail rate: 7.6%, against 11.2% for the Jaguar I-Pace, both built around 2018.

    1,815 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Lexus NX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    2.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.4%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 1.0%, against 2.9% for the Jaguar I-Pace.

    4,706 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Volkswagen T-Roc

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.9%
    Dangerous
    3.9%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 0.9%, against 2.9% for the Jaguar I-Pace.

    9,233 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Jaguar I-Pace across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 312 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Jaguar I-Pace ever sold: 22,647 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 312 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.