Jaguar F Pace (2016)

7,938 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.7% first-time pass rate

2016 Jaguar F Pace

CarHunch analysed 7,938 real MOT records for the 2016 Jaguar F Pace. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2016 F-Pace passes its MOT first time at 87.7%, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, which is genuinely reassuring—but one in four have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, so full inspection history and a pre-purchase check are non-negotiable. Petrol models edge out diesels slightly (90% vs 87.5% pass rate), though the diesel dominates the market here with 7,433 of 7,938 vehicles.

These cars are running at sensible mileage for their age (median 52,123 miles), yet averaging 1.05 failures and 7.3 advisories per test tells you that wear items and minor gremlins are routine rather than exceptional. Check the specific failures in any car's history before you buy—electrical and suspension issues are typical for the F-Pace—and budget for regular preventative maintenance to keep one reliable.

Below average reliability 7.7% above UK average
87.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
52,123
typical mileage
40,186–65,906 middle half
25.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.05
avg MOT failures per car
over 7.7 tests on record

Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 2.5 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

90%
Petrol
505 vehicles
87.5%
Diesel
7,433 vehicles

What to check before buying a 2016 Jaguar F Pace

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 25.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (94%) 7,433 87.5% 1.07
Petrol (6%) 505 90% 0.81

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Jaguar F Pace vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

40,186
low mileage
52,123
typical
65,906
high mileage

Half of all 2016 Jaguar F Pace vehicles fall between 40,186 and 65,906 miles.

2016 Jaguar F Pace — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 7,033 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.

7,525 7,033 2019 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.

MOT History Averages

7.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.05
Avg failures per vehicle
7.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Jaguar F Pace

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 40%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 39%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 38.2%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 32.3%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 27.2%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 22%
    Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 19.9%
    Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 13.2%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.

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