2023 Jaguar E-Pace: known problems and what to check
Cars registered in 2023 haven’t had their first MOT yet (it’s due at 3 years old), so there are no MOT results to show. Here’s what we do know about the 2023 Jaguar E-Pace, and what to check before you buy one.
Known faults on the 2023 Jaguar E-Pace
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.
- All engines
Electrical faults and warning lights
38% had a fault in What Car?'s survey, most often infotainment, plus warning lights, battery and engine problems, and 13% of owners paid £1,500 or more.
At the viewing: Test the screen and electrics, and check no warnings stay on.
Source: What Car?: used Jaguar E-Pace (2017-2024) reliability
- Diesel
AdBlue leaks and creaking rear suspension
AdBlue can leak from hoses and the filler cap, air breather pipes can rub on the engine, and the rear suspension can creak.
At the viewing: Look and sniff around the AdBlue filler, and listen over bumps.
Source: What Car?: used Jaguar E-Pace (2017-2024) reliability
- All engines
Panel fit and paint defects
Poor panel fit and paint defects are reported.
At the viewing: Look along the panel gaps and over the paint.
Source: What Car?: used Jaguar E-Pace (2017-2024) reliability
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2023 Jaguar E-Pace
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- What has gone wrong and been fixed?
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
What to check on a 2023 car
- Warranty left
Ask for the date it was first registered and check how much of the maker’s warranty is left, and that it transfers to you. Electric and hybrid batteries usually have a longer, separate warranty.
- Servicing
Servicing on time with the maker’s schedule keeps the warranty valid. Ask for the service book or the dealer’s digital record.
- Finance
Nearly new cars are often still on finance. A history check shows outstanding finance, and whether it has been written off or stolen.
- Recalls
Ask whether any recall work has been done, and check the reg on GOV.UK’s free recall checker.
- Logbook (V5C)
The name and address should match the seller, and the VIN on the V5C should match the car.
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Other years
Every year of the Jaguar E-Pace compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 1,170 | Tyres 22% |
| 2021 | 7,142 | Tyres 25% |
| 2020 | 18,566 | Tyres 24% |
| 2019 | 33,357 | Tyres 28% |
| 2018 | 30,002 | Tyres 29% |
| 2017 | 667 | Tyres 28% |
Where this comes from: how many are on the road is from the Department for Transport’s vehicle licensing statistics (DVLA records), counted by the year each car was first registered. Known faults are from UK buying guides, in our own words, with links. How we score