Jaguar I-Pace X590 (2018-present) reliability
Jaguar I-Pace X590 built around 2018: not enough MOT data yet
We've only seen a handful of Jaguar I-Pace X590 models built around 2018 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.
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Key figure
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Based on 22,647 tests of I-Pace models registered 2018+.
About 1 in 12 electricity I-Pace cars registered in 2022 (7.5%) failed their first MOT.
Based on 4,218 first MOTs (DVSA MOT results, 2025).
X590 fail rate by age
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.
How the I-Pace X590 compares
At each age below, see how the I-Pace X590 holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.
Based on 38,296 tests across 8 Jaguar models, built around 2018 (7 years old).
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.
What to check before viewing
The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.
Brake discs
High priorityAsk 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 checkingCheck tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Steering track rods
Worth checkingOn a flat surface, rock the steering wheel briefly with the engine off and listen for clunks.
Vehicle-specific check
Worth checkingCheck the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
Other SUVs to compare
Other SUVs, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the I-Pace X590.
- 1
Mitsubishi Eclipse
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 12.4%
No clear edge over the Jaguar I-Pace X590 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
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 X590, both built around 2018.
1,815 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
- 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 X590.
4,706 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
- 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 X590.
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.
Recall context
11 recalls in all10 of the 11 I-Pace X590 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.
What has gone wrong on I-Pace X590 cars built around 2018
The share of electricity cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 62 cars.
How I-Pace X590 cars have aged
How I-Pace X590 cars have aged
How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.
Some lines cover only a year or two, so read this as a rough guide.
How each part holds up as X590 cars age
How each part holds up as X590 cars age
The share of electricity cars built 2017-2020 that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Rates usually rise with age, but can dip slightly as cars leave the road.
| Part of the car | 5 years | 6 years | 7 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2% | 5% | 10% |
| Brakes | No figure | 3% | 2% |
| Tyres | 10% | 16% | 26% |
| Lighting | 2% | 2% | No figure |
| Corrosion | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Based on electricity cars in the 2017-2020 build-year band, from 62 to 611 cars at each age.
X590 variants compared
Most common issues on Jaguar I-Pace models of this age
This list covers every Jaguar I-Pace built around 2018, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the X590 on its own.
Most common advisories and fails
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
- 117.3%Advisory
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
- 27.4%Advisory
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
- 37.4%Advisory
Track rod end ball joint has slight play
- 43.9%Advisory
Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords
- 53.5%Advisory
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Based on 312 tests
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Frequently asked questions
Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Jaguar I-Pace X590 (2018-present) 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.