Common problems by part
Jaguar F-Pace suspension problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 40,580 MOT tests · Updated
At 6 years, 0.6 in 100 MOT tests of the Jaguar F-Pace failed on suspension, against 2.9 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 (0.2× (0.20–0.25×)) (all test years), 256 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 7 ages from 3 to 9 years, 202,046 MOT tests
- Most common fail: Suspension ball joint worn, 0.2 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.6 fails per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 2.9 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 6 (all test years). The Jaguar F-Pace fails less often here.
Why it matters
A suspension fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
Push down hard on each corner: it should rise once and settle. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and look behind each wheel for snapped springs or split rubber bushes.
Jaguar F-Pace suspension fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 29,462 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| 4 | 34,698 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
| 5 | 39,568 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| 6 | 40,580 | 0.6 | 2.9 |
| 7 | 30,490 | 0.9 | 4.4 |
| 8 | 19,842 | 1.3 | 6.1 |
| 9 | 7,406 | 1.5 | 7.9 |
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 suspension at 6 years
Fails
- Suspension ball joint worn: 0.2 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.4. Replace suspension ball joint (or arm with joint): estimated £75–£237 (0.7–1.5 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £20–£120) Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn MOT fail
Advisories (not fails)
- Suspension arm ball joint: ball joint has slight play: 0.6 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.5. Suspension arm ball joint has slight play MOT advisory
- Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement: 0.3 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 2.1. Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOT advisory
- Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil: 0.2 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 1.9. Shock absorber has light misting of oil MOT advisory
- Coil spring: corroded: 0.1 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.3. Coil spring corroded MOT advisory
Replace suspension ball joint (or arm with joint) cost
Repair figures are estimates, not quotes: how we estimate repair costs.
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By engine and fuel
- 2.0 diesel: 0.7 per 100 at 6 years, fails less often than diesel class 4 vehicles the same age (0.2× (0.18–0.23×)) (all test years; 28,763 MOT tests)
How to check on a test drive
Push down hard on each corner: it should rise once and settle. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and look behind each wheel for snapped springs or split rubber bushes.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Suspension arm ball joint: ball joint has slight play.
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Other Jaguar F-Pace problems
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Suspension on rival models
- Nissan Qashqai suspension problems: 2.6 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.6 for the Jaguar F-Pace (215,769 MOT tests)
- Ford Kuga suspension problems: 0.6 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.6 for the Jaguar F-Pace (150,426 MOT tests)
- Kia Sportage suspension problems: 1.3 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.6 for the Jaguar F-Pace (141,166 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Jaguar F-Pace have more suspension problems than other cars?
0.20 to 0.25 times the suspension 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 6 of the 7 ages seen (ages up to 18 with at least 100 MOT tests with a fail).
How common are Jaguar F-Pace suspension problems?
0.6 in 100 MOT tests at 6 years failed on suspension, against 2.9 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 40,580 MOT tests).
What is the most common Jaguar F-Pace suspension fail?
0.2 in 100 MOT tests at 6 years: Suspension ball joint worn (77 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, 202,046 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