Jaguar XE: what fails at MOT
79,000 MOT tests on the Jaguar XE in 2024, counted. 16.5% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
16.5% of Jaguar XE tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 19%, so the XE is about average for its age.
It fails most often on tyres (4% of tests), lights and electrics (2.6% of tests) and brakes (2.3% of tests).
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,785 | 15.1% | 10.9% | 22,800 15,600 to 32,700 |
| 2020 | 3,431 | 12.6% | 11.5% | 27,600 18,900 to 37,900 |
| 2019 | 8,374 | 14.2% | 13.4% | 37,500 26,300 to 50,400 |
| 2018 | 9,427 | 15.7% | 15.6% | 47,000 33,700 to 63,600 |
| 2017 | 18,845 | 15.1% | 18.2% | 57,000 41,300 to 74,700 |
| 2016 | 21,568 | 18.1% | 21.3% | 66,700 49,100 to 87,700 |
| 2015 | 15,419 | 18.6% | 24.4% | 70,300 51,200 to 91,300 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Jaguar XE tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | XE | Cars its age |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Lights and electrics Less than most | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| Brakes | 2.3% | 2.7% |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Suspension Less than most | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.4% | 0.3% |
The parts that fail most
- Tyre2.6%
- Brake light1.5%
- Tyre tread1.4%
- Brake pads1.3%
- Wipers1.3%
- Engine warning light0.8%
- Headlamp aim0.7%
- Coil spring0.4%
- Shock absorbers0.4%
- Washers0.4%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Brake light: not working1.4%
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
- Engine warning light: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
- Tyre: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
- Tyre: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
- Tyre: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
- Coil spring: fractured or broken0.4%
- Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.4%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge9.8%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened7.3%
- Brake pads: wearing thin5.7%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing3.1%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement1.2%
- Tyre: has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
- Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil1.1%
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt0.8%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “How much tread is left on each tyre, and how old are they?”
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
- “Do the wipers and washers work properly, and is the windscreen chipped or cracked?”
Check a Jaguar XE's own MOT record
Looking at a XE? Type its registration to see every test that car has had, what it failed on and what it was warned about, free.
Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.