2018 Jaguar E-Pace 2.0L Diesel · MA18 BVF
2018 Jaguar E-Pace (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 74,594 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR E-PACE
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA18 BVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 74,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA18 BVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Jaguar E-Pace (MA18 BVF) between March 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
MA18 BVF Mileage History
- 10/03/202246,502 mi
- 09/03/202356,494 mi+9,992 mi
- 22/03/202465,397 mi+8,903 mi
- 07/03/202573,200 mi+7,803 mi
- 16/09/202574,594 mi+1,394 mi
Average of roughly 7,979 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar E-Pace
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: JAGUAR E-PACE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- AdBlue System Faults(Moderate)
Sensor failures or crystallization in the AdBlue tank can lead to a "No Start" countdown.
- Timing Chain Failure (2.0d Ingenium)(Serious)
The 2.0 diesel Ingenium engine used in the E-Pace is prone to timing chain stretch and failure. The root cause is oil dilution from incomplete DPF regenerations and insufficient oil changes, combined with weak chain guides. If the chain snaps, it destroys the engine by allowing pistons to hit valves.
- 9-Speed Gearbox Harsh Shifting(Moderate)
The ZF 9HP 9-speed automatic transmission exhibits harsh shifts, gear hunting on hills, and hesitant downshifts. The software struggles with the closely-spaced gear ratios, particularly in low-speed urban driving and during cold operation. A TCM software update significantly improves shift quality.
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- AdBlue System FaultsModerate
Sensor failures or crystallization in the AdBlue tank can lead to a "No Start" countdown.
- Timing Chain Failure (2.0d Ingenium)Serious
The 2.0 diesel Ingenium engine used in the E-Pace is prone to timing chain stretch and failure. The root cause is oil dilution from incomplete DPF regenerations and insufficient oil changes, combined with weak chain guides. If the chain snaps, it destroys the engine by allowing pistons to hit valves.
- 9-Speed Gearbox Harsh ShiftingModerate
The ZF 9HP 9-speed automatic transmission exhibits harsh shifts, gear hunting on hills, and hesitant downshifts. The software struggles with the closely-spaced gear ratios, particularly in low-speed urban driving and during cold operation. A TCM software update significantly improves shift quality.
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