Common problems by part
Jaguar I-Pace steering problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 21,920 MOT tests · Updated
At 3 years, 0.4 in 100 MOT tests of the Jaguar I-Pace failed on steering, against 0.1 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 21,920 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), 84 MOT tests with a fail
- When it starts: clear of 1.2 times from 3 years and at every older age seen
- Most common fail: Steering track rod end: ball joint play, 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
0.4 fails per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.1 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 3 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A steering fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
With the engine running, turn the wheel lock to lock: listen for knocks or groans and feel for play at the straight-ahead position. On the drive the car should not wander.
Jaguar I-Pace steering fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21,920 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 18,076 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 12,918 | 1.4 | 0.3 |
| 6 | 4,663 | 2.4 | 0.5 |
All first-use years of the Jaguar I-Pace pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the steering at 3 years
Fails
- Steering track rod end: ball joint play: 0.2 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.0. Replace track rod end: estimated £54–£128 (0.5–1 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £15–£50) Track rod end ball joint has excessive play MOT fail
- Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt: 0.1 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.0. Replace track rod end: estimated £54–£128 (0.5–1 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £15–£50) Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt MOT fail
Advisories (not fails)
- Track rod end: ball joint has slight play: 0.6 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.1. Track rod end ball joint has slight play MOT advisory
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s): 0.2 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.1. Play in steering rack inner joint(s) MOT advisory
- Track rod end: ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt: 0.2 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.0. Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (MOT minor defect)
Repair figures are estimates, not quotes: how we estimate repair costs.
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How to check on a test drive
With the engine running, turn the wheel lock to lock: listen for knocks or groans and feel for play at the straight-ahead position. On the drive the car should not wander.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Track rod end: ball joint has slight play.
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Other Jaguar I-Pace problems
Steering on rival models
- Nissan Qashqai steering problems: 0.2 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.4 for the Jaguar I-Pace (160,434 MOT tests)
- Kia Sportage steering problems: 0.2 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.4 for the Jaguar I-Pace (111,057 MOT tests)
- Ford Kuga steering problems: 0.0 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.4 for the Jaguar I-Pace (105,855 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Jaguar I-Pace have more steering problems than other cars?
0.4 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.1 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 21,920 MOT tests).
How common are Jaguar I-Pace steering problems?
0.4 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years failed on steering, against 0.1 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 21,920 MOT tests).
What is the most common Jaguar I-Pace steering fail?
0.2 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years: Steering track rod end: ball joint play (50 MOT tests with it).
At what age do Jaguar I-Pace steering fails start?
3 years: from then on the rate stays clear of 1.2 times all class 4 vehicles the same age at every age seen, 57,577 MOT tests.
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 57,577 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