2018 Jaguar E-Pace 2.0L Diesel · ML18 VDK
2018 Jaguar E-Pace (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26/04/2018. Recorded mileage 83,495 miles. MOT valid until 22/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR E-PACE
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
ML18 VDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 83,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
ML18 VDK Mileage History
- 22/02/202353,963 mi
- 23/02/202464,111 mi+10,148 mi
- 21/02/202573,836 mi+9,725 mi
- 30/01/202683,495 mi+9,659 mi
- 30/01/202683,495 mi
Average of roughly 10,052 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ML18 VDK 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 (ML18 VDK) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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