2020 Jaguar E-Pace Chequered Flag Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,655 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Jaguar E-Pace Chequered Flag Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 94.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.4% | 89 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 65 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.5% | 41 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.7% | 19 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.3% | 7 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.1% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 93 |
| 2 | Wipers | 37 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 21 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 13 |
| 5 | Washers | 12 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 12 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.9% | 556 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.7% | 364 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.0% | 159 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.3% | 62 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.1% | 56 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 6 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,706 | 4.6% |
| 30-60k | 904 | 7.1% |
| 60-90k | 43 | 7.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 890 | 5.4% |
| 2024 | 869 | 5.0% |
| 2025 | 870 | 6.2% |
What to check before buying a 2020 E-Pace Chequered Flag Auto
Before buying a 2020 Jaguar E-Pace Chequered Flag Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (2.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Jaguar E-Pace Chequered Flag Autos pass their MOT?
94.5% of the 2,655 2020 Jaguar E-Pace Chequered Flag Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Jaguar E-Pace Chequered Flag Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 3.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.5%).
Does the 2020 E-Pace Chequered Flag Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.6% in the 0-30k band to 7.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,655 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.