Jaguar XE MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Jaguar XE. Check any XE by registration number below.

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87.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.5%

vs Jaguar Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Jaguar XE — MOT Reliability Overview

The Jaguar XE has an average MOT pass rate of 87.5%, which is 1.5 percentage points above the Jaguar brand average of 86.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the XE is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Jaguar XE fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your XE for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Jaguar XE, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Jaguar XE performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 600 vehicles

94.0%Excellent

Jaguar average: 86.0%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

7.5%

Mileage at 3yr

34k mi

2020

Based on 4,462 vehicles

89.4%Excellent

Jaguar average: 86.0%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

11.2%

Mileage at 3yr

37k mi

Mileage at 5yr

58k mi

2019

Based on 13,529 vehicles

87.6%Excellent

Jaguar average: 86.0%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

13.1%

Mileage at 3yr

42k mi

Mileage at 5yr

64k mi

2018

Based on 15,552 vehicles

87.4%Excellent

Jaguar average: 86.0%

Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

13.5%

Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

2017

Based on 29,690 vehicles

87.5%Excellent

Jaguar average: 86.0%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

13.3%

Mileage at 5yr

76k mi

2016

Based on 34,086 vehicles

85.2%Excellent

Jaguar average: 86.0%

Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

15.9%

2015

Based on 15,000 vehicles

81.2%Good

Jaguar average: 86.0%

Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

13.0%

Mileage at 3yr

28k mi

Mileage at 5yr

46k mi

Top MOT Failures — Jaguar XE

The most common reasons a Jaguar XE fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

14.5%

Suspension

14.2%

Brakes

12.2%

Tyres

10.2%

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

8.2%

Jaguar XE Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

2.7%

Front Offside

2.3%

Front Nearside

1.3%

Other Jaguar Models

Compare MOT reliability across Jaguar models.

Jaguar E-Pace

95.9% pass rate

Jaguar XJ

79.7% pass rate

Jaguar Eagle

77.1% pass rate

Jaguar F-Pace

90.6% pass rate

Jaguar Xjr

78.3% pass rate

Jaguar XKR

80.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Jaguar XE

Jaguar XE — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Jaguar XE MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Jaguar XE?

The average MOT pass rate for the Jaguar XE is 87.5% compared to the Jaguar average of 86.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Jaguar XE?

The most common MOT failures on the Jaguar XE are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14.5%), Suspension (14.2%), Brakes (12.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Jaguar XE reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 87.5%, the Jaguar XE is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Jaguar XE?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Jaguar XE?

Typical mileage for the Jaguar XE: 33,754 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used XE to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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