2021 Jaguar I-Pace: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2021 Jaguar I-Pace?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2021 Jaguar I-Pace than on all cars registered in 2021.

• Track rod ends11.5× usual
  Jaguar I-Pace

  2.3% All 2021 cars

  0.2%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.5%, against 0.1% of all 2021 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.

Common 2021 Jaguar I-Pace MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2021 Jaguar I-Pace MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  24% 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
  3% 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.

• Lights and electrics
  2% 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
  2% of testsRough price £80–£250

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

• Brakes
  2% 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.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  2% of testsRough price £15–£250

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

Known faults on the 2021 Jaguar I-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.

• Poor reliability record

  All versions

  The I-Pace came eighth of nine electric cars in What Car?'s reliability survey.

  At the viewing: Test every electrical feature, including the powered tailgate, and look for warning messages.

  Source: What Car?: Jaguar I-Pace reliability

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2021 Jaguar I-Pace

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the track rod ends? (Flagged at MOT 11.5× as often on the 2021 Jaguar I-Pace as on other cars the same age.)
2. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?