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2019 Jaguar F-Pace: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2019 Jaguar F-Paces, from 9,746 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

9,746MOT tests in 2025
85%pass first time (all 2019 cars: 84%)
8,600typical miles a year
3.1×the usual rate for track rod ends

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2019 Jaguar F-Paces than on all cars registered in 2019.

  • Track rod ends3.1× usual
    Jaguar F-Pace
    3.7% All 2019 cars
    1.2%

    Failed outright at MOT: 1%, against 0.5% of all 2019 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

  • Ball joint2.8× usual
    Jaguar F-Pace
    2.8% All 2019 cars
    1%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0.7%, against 0.4% of all 2019 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

  • Engine warning light2.3× usual
    Jaguar F-Pace
    2.1% All 2019 cars
    0.9%

    Failed outright at MOT: 2.1%, against 0.9% of all 2019 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £10–£80 our estimate

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.

Better than most

Tyre condition: 6.7% here, against 13.9% of all 2019 cars.

By area

The share of 2019 Jaguar F-Pace MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Brakes
    24% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Tyres
    22% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Suspension
    8% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    5% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

  • Lights and electrics
    4% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Seats and seatbelts
    3% of testsRough price £80–£250

    At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
20225,165Tyres 14%
20217,217Tyres 19%
20206,473Brakes 24%
201810,371Tyres 23%
201712,239Tyres 22%
20167,371Tyres 21%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2019 Jaguar F-Paces registered in 2019. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score