Common problems by part
Jaguar F-Pace body and structure problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 40,580 MOT tests · Updated
At 6 years, 0.3 in 100 MOT tests of the Jaguar F-Pace failed on body and structure, against 0.8 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 40,580 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: fails less often than all class 4 vehicles the same age (0.4–0.5×) (all test years), 141 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 7 ages from 3 to 9 years, 202,046 MOT tests
- MOT tests at 6 years: 40,580 for the Jaguar F-Pace
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.3 fails per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.8 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 6 (all test years). The Jaguar F-Pace fails less often here.
Why it matters
A body and structure fail stops the car passing until it is fixed.
What to check
Look under the sills, jacking points and rear subframe for rot, bubbling or fresh underseal over a repair, and check every door, bonnet and boot shuts properly.
Jaguar F-Pace body and structure fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 29,462 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 34,698 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 5 | 39,568 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| 6 | 40,580 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| 7 | 30,490 | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| 8 | 19,842 | 0.5 | 1.8 |
| 9 | 7,406 | 0.4 | 2.3 |
All first-use years of the Jaguar F-Pace pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the body and structure at 6 years
Advisories (not fails)
- Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot severely deteriorated: 0.2 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.3. Drive shaft constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (MOT minor defect)
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By engine and fuel
- 2.0 diesel: 0.4 per 100 at 6 years, about average for diesel class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 28,763 MOT tests)
How to check on a test drive
Look under the sills, jacking points and rear subframe for rot, bubbling or fresh underseal over a repair, and check every door, bonnet and boot shuts properly.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.
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Other Jaguar F-Pace problems
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Body and structure on rival models
- Ford Kuga body and structure problems: 0.4 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.3 for the Jaguar F-Pace (150,426 MOT tests)
- Kia Sportage body and structure problems: 0.2 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.3 for the Jaguar F-Pace (141,166 MOT tests)
- Volkswagen Tiguan body and structure problems: 0.2 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.3 for the Jaguar F-Pace (109,263 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Jaguar F-Pace have more body and structure problems than other cars?
0.4 to 0.5 times the body and structure fail rate of all class 4 vehicles the same age at 6 years (all test years), from 40,580 MOT tests. The interval is clear of 0.8 in the same direction at 3 of the 7 ages seen (ages up to 18 with at least 100 MOT tests with a fail).
How common are Jaguar F-Pace body and structure problems?
0.3 in 100 MOT tests at 6 years failed on body and structure, against 0.8 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 40,580 MOT tests).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 202,046 MOT tests. 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