2021 Jaguar I-Pace Hse — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,263 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Jaguar I-Pace Hse, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 93.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.1%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 11.8% in the 60-90k group versus 4.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.6% | 58 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 17 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.5% | 7 |
| 4 | Steering | 0.4% | 5 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.2% | 2 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.2% | 2 |
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 | 15 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 8 |
| 3 | Wipers | 6 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 5 |
| 5 | Headlamp cleaning device | 5 |
| 6 | Washers | 3 |
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 | 22.5% | 284 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.0% | 50 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.9% | 36 |
| 4 | Steering | 1.5% | 19 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.3% | 16 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.0% | 13 |
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 | 628 | 4.0% |
| 30-60k | 566 | 8.1% |
| 60-90k | 68 | 11.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 602 | 4.8% |
| 2025 | 657 | 7.6% |
What to check before buying a 2021 I-Pace Hse
Before buying a 2021 Jaguar I-Pace Hse, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.6% 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 (1.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.5% 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 2021 Jaguar I-Pace Hses pass their MOT?
93.8% of the 1,263 2021 Jaguar I-Pace Hse MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Jaguar I-Pace Hse?
Tyres, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.4%).
Does the 2021 I-Pace Hse get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.0% in the 0-30k band to 11.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,263 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.