2023 Jaguar F-Pace: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2023 Jaguar F-Paces, from 223 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: only 223 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What gets flagged at MOT
The share of 2023 Jaguar F-Pace MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres10% 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.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors4% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Brakes4% 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.
- Driveshafts and joints2% of testsRough price £60–£350
At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
- Lights and electrics1% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
Known faults
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Fuel leak and crankshaft bolt recallsAll engines
Diesels (2017) and petrols (2018) were recalled for possible fuel leaks, and a few cars for a crankshaft bolt that could break (2019). Others covered an engine-bay short circuit, blank digital dials, a driveshaft and emissions software.
At the viewing: Ask a Jaguar dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.
- Rattles, creaks and panel gapsAll engines
Creaks and rattles are common, especially on high-mileage cars, and some have uneven panel gaps.
At the viewing: Drive on a rough road and look along the bumpers, bonnet and tailgate.
- Parking sensors beeping at nothingAll engines
The rear parking sensors can beep with nothing nearby. A software update should fix it.
At the viewing: Try reversing in open space.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,165 | Tyres 14% |
| 2021 | 7,217 | Tyres 19% |
| 2020 | 6,473 | Brakes 24% |
| 2019 | 9,746 | Brakes 24% |
| 2018 | 10,371 | Tyres 23% |
| 2017 | 12,239 | Tyres 22% |
| 2016 | 7,371 | Tyres 21% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2023 Jaguar F-Paces registered in 2023. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score