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F Pace R Dynam SE D Mhev Awd A
3,922 MOT tests analysed. sits above the UK fleet average — here's where F Pace R Dynam SE D Mhev Awd As pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.
That's 13.7 points above the UK fleet average across our 1,984 tracked models — a confident result.
Pass
91.2%
Pass-after-fix
2.6%
Fail
5.8%
Avg miles
29,818
Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%
Diesel cars registered from September 2015 generally meet Euro 6 — compliant in London ULEZ, Birmingham CAZ, Bristol CAZ, and Glasgow LEZ.
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F-Pace R-Dynam Se D Mhev Awd A: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 3,922 MOT tests, the F-Pace R-Dynam Se D Mhev Awd A returns 91.2% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is a defective wiper blade. Wipers that don't clear the screen and windscreen damage round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 29,818, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
Top ten reasons for rejection.
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- 01
Wiper blade defective
107 occurrences · 2.7% of tests
- 02
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
95 occurrences · 2.4% of tests
- 03
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
54 occurrences · 1.4% of tests
- 04
A tyre seriously damaged
40 occurrences · 1.0% of tests
- 05
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
34 occurrences · 0.9% of tests
- 06
A tyre cords visible or damaged
19 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 07
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated
18 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 08
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
9 occurrences · 0.2% of tests
- 09
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
9 occurrences · 0.2% of tests
- 10
Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn
9 occurrences · 0.2% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
Worst-case fix budget · top 3 failures
£100–£185
If every one of this F Pace R Dynam SE D Mhev Awd A's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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Tools that pre-empt a retest.
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Item 01 · Amazon UK
Bosch Aerotwin wiper blades
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Item 02 · Amazon UK
Digital tyre-tread depth gauge
Five quid for a gauge beats £150 for a retest. UK MOT minimum is 1.6mm — most testers fail anything below 2mm to be safe.
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What's good
The Jaguar F-PACE is a premium midsize SUV offering genuine driving engagement with Jaguar style. Ingenium 2.0-litre diesel and petrol engines are efficient and reliable. Build quality is good.
Buying or keeping a F Pace R Dynam SE D Mhev Awd A?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a F Pace R Dynam SE D Mhev Awd A and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.