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F-Pace: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 52,714 MOT tests, the F-Pace returns 86.2% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is tyre tread under the limit. Wipers that don't clear the screen and windscreen damage round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 46,089, 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.
- 01
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
1,390 occurrences · 2.6% of tests
- 02
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
1,072 occurrences · 2.0% of tests
- 03
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
985 occurrences · 1.9% of tests
- 04
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
969 occurrences · 1.8% of tests
- 05
A tyre seriously damaged
712 occurrences · 1.4% of tests
- 06
Wiper blade defective
688 occurrences · 1.3% of tests
- 07
A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
682 occurrences · 1.3% of tests
- 08
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
298 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 09
Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn
262 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 10
Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements
221 occurrences · 0.4% 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
£160–£300
If every one of this F Pace'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.
Picked against this car's top failure patterns. Affiliate links to Amazon UK — we earn a small cut at no cost to you. Disclosed up-front, doesn't shape the data.
Item 01 · 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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Item 02 · Amazon UK
Bosch Aerotwin wiper blades
Cheap wipers fail the test on smear streaks. Bosch Aerotwins last a winter and clear a screen properly.
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Item 03 · Amazon UK
Brake pad measurement gauge
Testers fail pads under 1.5mm. A wear gauge tells you if you've got two months left or two weeks.
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Owner reports · Honest John
What owners actually report.
Verbatim faults logged by owners on honestjohn.co.uk over recent years. We didn't summarise — these are the words people typed in.
What's good
Intelligent safety features including Forward Traffic Detection and Forward Vehicle Guidance join extensive Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. Gesture Boot Lid for the first time and Dual View screen InControl technology
Where it falls short
The line up starts with the 2.0 litre 180PS/430Nm Ingenium diesel rear wheel drive 6-speed manual at prices from £34,170, emitting 129g/km CO2 and averaging 57.7mpg.
Buying or keeping a F Pace?
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 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.