Jaguar E-Pace
Registered from 2015 to 2024.
About this model
The Jaguar E-Pace (X540) is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV that was produced by the British car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) under their Jaguar marque. It was officially revealed on 13 July 2017 and was the second production Jaguar SUV.
From the Wikipedia article Jaguar E-Pace, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2019 2.0 diesel. 884 of 9,922 tests failed, 9%.
Better than 50% of 2019 cars. The typical one fails 9%, across 908 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 45% | 396 |
| Brakes | 26% | 230 |
| Visibility | 19% | 164 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 18% | 156 |
| Lights and electrics | 5% | 45 |
| Plates and identity | 3% | 24 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
Where it stands out against its peers
- Exhaust and emissions: failed more often than 90% of 2019 cars — 18% of its 884 failed tests, where an ordinary 2019 car has 6%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
NHTSA's investigations are American; no European regulator publishes an equivalent record, so this section has nothing to draw on for a European car. There is no European equivalent of the service-bulletin register either.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 45% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Brakes — 26% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn
- Exhaust and emissions — 18% of its failures
- Smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit
- Lights and electrics — 5% of its failures
- Visibility — 19% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 80–100k miles this one fails 8% of its inspections, against the 14% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 6% | 5% | 1,478 | |
| 20–40k miles | 8% | 9% | 5,813 | |
| 40–60k miles | 12% | 12% | 2,153 | |
| 60–80k miles | 14% | 14% | 400 | |
| 80–100k miles | 8% | 14% | 59 |
9,903 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 20k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0 diesel · 159 hp · 1913 kg · 2683 mm wheelbase · 6.6 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 2.0 diesel · 148 hp · 1904 kg · 2681 mm wheelbase · 7.4 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2.0 diesel · 149 hp · 1837 kg · 2681 mm wheelbase · 6.8 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 2.0 diesel · 149 hp · 1838 kg · 2681 mm wheelbase · 6.8 L/100km (WLTP) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A11/0012/19
Certain vehicles fitted with 2.0L Diesel Engines may emit excessive levels of CO2 and may not conform with the certified condition. CO2 and other greenhouse gases contribute to global warming pollution. A reduction in CO2 emissions contributes to the EU greenhouse gas reduction targets helping protect the environment.The product does not comply with the Regulation setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars and the Regulation on type approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00895/21
An incorrect wiring harness configuration to the restraints control module (RCM) links the wrong seat belt buckle.As a result, the driver's seat belt pre-tensioner may not operate in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01349/21
Due to manufacturing defect, the support wire grid between the inner and outer layers of the fuel injector rubber return pipe may not provide sufficient support, which may cause the pipe to bend and break over time. As a result, fuel could leak into the cold side of the motor compartment and onto the road surface, posing a risk to the following traffic. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/02472/24
During its deployment, the passenger airbag may tear due to the facial airbag deployment door panel not being sufficiently weakened. A torn airbag may reduce the occupant protection, increase risk of injuries in the event of an accident.Moreover, a torn airbag could release hot gases, causing burns to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0446/18
Due to a problem with the front brake flexi hose brackets, the brake flexi-hoses may come into contact with the front tyres, leading to chafing and ultimately a loss of brake fluid. This could result in reduced braking performance and could compromise vehicle stability.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0536/18
The reversing lamps may fail. This would mean that other road users would not be warned when the vehicle is reversing, which could lead to an accident.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/01969/26
A defective module has been installed in the high-voltage battery, which may cause it to overheat and could lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/04434/25
The front-seat passenger airbag is incorrectly folded and may therefore tear when it is deployed. This may cause injuries to passengers. In addition, hot gases could leak out and vehicle occupants could sustain burns. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users