Common problems by part
Jaguar E-Pace road wheels problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 31,911 MOT tests · Updated
At 4 years, 0.1 in 100 MOT tests of the Jaguar E-Pace failed on road wheels, against 0.2 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 31,911 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 37 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 5 ages from 3 to 7 years, 114,724 MOT tests
- Most common fail: Road wheel attachment: fixing missing, 0.1 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.1 fails per 100 MOT tests at 4 years, against 0.2 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 4 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A road wheels fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
Look for cracked or badly kerbed rims and check that every wheel nut is present; a vibration through the wheel at speed points to a bent rim or balance.
Jaguar E-Pace road wheels fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 22,809 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 31,911 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 27,995 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 6 | 21,677 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 7 | 10,332 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
All first-use years of the Jaguar E-Pace pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the road wheels at 4 years
Fails
- Road wheel attachment: fixing missing: 0.1 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.1. Replace missing wheel nut or bolt: estimated £10–£59 (0.1–0.5 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £2–£20) Road wheel fixing missing MOT fail
Replace missing wheel nut or bolt cost
Repair figures are estimates, not quotes: how we estimate repair costs.
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By engine and fuel
- 2.0 diesel: 0.1 per 100 at 4 years, about average for diesel class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 24,166 MOT tests)
How to check on a test drive
Look for cracked or badly kerbed rims and check that every wheel nut is present; a vibration through the wheel at speed points to a bent rim or balance.
Check one Jaguar E-Pace, not the average
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- Check a Jaguar E-Pace's MOT history Every MOT test, fail item, advisory and mileage reading DVSA holds for that registration.
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Other Jaguar E-Pace problems
Road wheels on rival models
- Nissan Qashqai road wheels problems: 0.1 per 100 MOT tests at 4 years, against 0.1 for the Jaguar E-Pace (161,836 MOT tests)
- Ford Kuga road wheels problems: 0.1 per 100 MOT tests at 4 years, against 0.1 for the Jaguar E-Pace (116,649 MOT tests)
- Volkswagen Tiguan road wheels problems: 0.1 per 100 MOT tests at 4 years, against 0.1 for the Jaguar E-Pace (112,292 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Jaguar E-Pace have more road wheels problems than other cars?
0.1 in 100 MOT tests at 4 years, against 0.2 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 31,911 MOT tests).
How common are Jaguar E-Pace road wheels problems?
0.1 in 100 MOT tests at 4 years failed on road wheels, against 0.2 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 31,911 MOT tests).
What is the most common Jaguar E-Pace road wheels fail?
0.1 in 100 MOT tests at 4 years: Road wheel attachment: fixing missing (34 MOT tests with it).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 114,724 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
- Office for National Statistics, Consumer price inflation, local price quotes (car repair items). ONS price quotes, series 610236. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare