2020 Jaguar F-Pace diesel: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2020 Jaguar F-Pace diesel?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2020 Jaguar F-Pace diesel than on all cars registered in 2020.

• Brake discs2× usual
  Jaguar F-Pace

  14.8% All 2020 cars

  7.4%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.5%, against 0.4% of all 2020 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £150–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: Look through the wheel at the brake disc: a deep lip at the edge or heavy scoring means they're worn. Feel for judder when braking.

• Wipers1.7× usual
  Jaguar F-Pace

  5.2% All 2020 cars

  3.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3.7%, against 2% of all 2020 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £15–£60 our estimate

  At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.

Common 2020 Jaguar F-Pace diesel MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2020 Jaguar F-Pace diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Brakes
  21% 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.

• Tyres
  20% 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 mirrors
  7% 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.

• Suspension
  2% 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.

Known faults on the 2020 Jaguar F-Pace diesel

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 2020 Jaguar F-Pace diesel

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 brake discs? (Flagged at MOT 2× as often on the 2020 Jaguar F-Pace diesel as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the wipers? (Flagged at MOT 1.7× as often on the 2020 Jaguar F-Pace diesel as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?