2016 Jaguar F-Pace petrol: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2016 Jaguar F-Pace petrol?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2016 Jaguar F-Pace petrol than on all cars registered in 2016.

• Track rod ends3.3× usual
  Jaguar F-Pace

  7.6% All 2016 cars

  2.3%

  Failed outright at MOT: 2.5%, against 1.1% of all 2016 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

Common 2016 Jaguar F-Pace petrol MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2016 Jaguar F-Pace petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  19% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Brakes
  19% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Suspension
  10% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  4% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Seats and seatbelts
  3% of testsRough price £80–£250

  At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

• Lights and electrics
  3% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

Known faults on the 2016 Jaguar F-Pace petrol

Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.

• Fuel leak and crankshaft bolt recalls

  All engines

  Diesels (2017) and petrols (2018) were recalled for possible fuel leaks, and a few cars for a crankshaft bolt that could break (2019). Others covered an engine-bay short circuit, blank digital dials, a driveshaft and emissions software.

  At the viewing: Ask a Jaguar dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.

  Source: Auto Express: used Jaguar F-Pace review

• Rattles, creaks and panel gaps

  All engines

  Creaks and rattles are common, especially on high-mileage cars, and some have uneven panel gaps.

  At the viewing: Drive on a rough road and look along the bumpers, bonnet and tailgate.

  Source: Auto Express: used Jaguar F-Pace review

• Parking sensors beeping at nothing

  All engines

  The rear parking sensors can beep with nothing nearby. A software update should fix it.

  At the viewing: Try reversing in open space.

  Source: Auto Express: used Jaguar F-Pace review

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2016 Jaguar F-Pace petrol

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Have all the recalls been done? Can a Jaguar dealer confirm from the VIN?
2. Any recent work on the track rod ends? (Flagged at MOT 3.3× as often on the 2016 Jaguar F-Pace petrol as on other cars the same age.)
3. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?