2018 Jaguar F-Pace petrol: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the petrol Jaguar F-Pace first registered in 2018 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 4,863 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Common 2018 Jaguar F-Pace petrol MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2018 Jaguar F-Pace petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes23% 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.
- Tyres21% 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.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors6% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Lights and electrics3% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Suspension3% 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.
- Seats and seatbelts3% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
Known faults on the 2018 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.
- All engines
Fuel leak and crankshaft bolt recalls
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.
- All engines
Rattles, creaks and panel gaps
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.
- All engines
Parking sensors beeping at nothing
The rear parking sensors can beep with nothing nearby. A software update should fix it.
At the viewing: Try reversing in open space.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2018 Jaguar F-Pace petrol
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Have all the recalls been done? Can a Jaguar dealer confirm from the VIN?
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Jaguar F-Pace compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 215 | Tyres 11% |
| 2022 | 5,329 | Tyres 14% |
| 2021 | 14,501 | Tyres 18% |
| 2020 | 19,562 | Brakes 20% |
| 2019 | 29,060 | Brakes 23% |
| 2017 | 36,612 | Brakes 22% |
| 2016 | 22,309 | Tyres 22% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Jaguar F-Pace cars first registered in 2018. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score