Jaguar F-Pace

What fails its inspection

Great Britain's MOT record for the 2017 2.0 diesel. 1,158 of 9,700 tests failed, 12%.

Better than 49% of 2017 cars. The typical one fails 12%, across 926 models with enough tests behind them to say.

The defects inspectors cite

• A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
• Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
• A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
• Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
• A tyre seriously damaged
• Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

Where it stands out against its peers

• Steering: failed more often than 98% of 2017 cars — 23% of its 1,158 failed tests, where an ordinary 2017 car has 1%.

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 — 30% of its failures
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre seriously damaged
• Brakes — 24% of its failures
  • A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
• Steering — 23% of its failures
  • A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
• Exhaust and emissions — 8% of its failures
• Lights and electrics — 15% of its failures
• Visibility — 19% of its failures
  • Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

When it starts failing

At 120–140k miles this one fails 11% of its inspections, against the 17% an ordinary car of the same age fails.

9,676 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.

Half of these have more than 40k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.

Specification

Recalls

Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.

• Do not drive

  SR/01783/26

  The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's 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.

  Request to stop driving

• 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

• A12/01257/22

  The pretensioner tubes might have been damaged during assembly due to a manufacturing defect of certain front seat belt pretensioners This can result in reduced or complete loss of pretension in the event of a crash and could increase the risk of injury to the occupant. 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

• A12/01349/21

  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

• A12/01915/24

  The plastic used for the oil filter housing in some petrol and diesel engines can crack over time. This can cause oil leaks onto the engine and road. Leaked oil can ignite upon contact with hot engine parts, increasing the risk of a fire. Moreover, it can also create slippery sections, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries especially for two-wheeled vehicles. 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

• A12/0192/19

  The crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture. As a consequence, the crankshaft nose could break leading to engine power loss and the potential for engine failure. Furthermore, the loose pulley could damage under bonnet components or puncture the bonnet and become a hazard to pedestrians or other road users.

  Recall of the product from end users

• A12/03129/23

  Following a software problem with the powertrain control module (PCM), it is possible that the internal combustion engine will not start at the right time when the vehicle is in motion and operating in electric vehicle (EV) mode only. When the EV system is no longer capable of propelling the vehicle, the vehicle slows down unexpectedly and it is impossible to drive it, thus increasing the risk of an accident. 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

• A12/0352/17

  An incorrect rear driveshaft may have been fitted. This could potentially lead to the driveshaft detaching, in which case the vehicle would lose drive, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Recall of the product from end users

5 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.