Verdict
The Jaguar XE passes its MOT first time on 81.7% of tests, 1.3 points higher than a typical car of the same age and mileage (80.4%). That puts it ahead of 61% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.
By year of first registration, the 2015 XE does best (beats 66% of cars) and the 2019 worst (beats 28%).
Of its engines, the 2.0 Petrol does best (beats 64%) and the 2.0 Diesel worst (beats 60%).
Better than average on suspension, body & structure.
Watch these weak spots
MOT pass rate by age
First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.
Best and worst years
By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.
Engines
All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | 80.5% | Beats 60% | B |
| 2.0 Petrol | 85.2% | Beats 64% | B |
| 3.0 Petrol | 83.2% | Beats 65% | B |
Where it fails
Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.
Every MOT area
Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).
Buying one or MOT due? Check these
- Brake lights 3.0× typical
Walk around with the lights on: bulb failures are the easiest MOT fails to avoid. - Windscreen wipers 1.4× typical
Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail. - Tyre damage & cracking
Look for cuts, bulges and cracking on both sidewalls of every tyre. - Brake pads
Ask when the pads were last replaced and look for a brake-wear warning on the dash. - Tyre tread depth
Check every tyre, including the inner edge, has at least 3 mm of tread. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems. - Headlight aim
Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left.
Pass rate by mileage
First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.
Most common MOT failures
| Item | This car | Typical | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyre damage & cracking | 4.2% | 3.3% | 1.3× |
| Windscreen wipers | 2.9% | 2.0% | 1.4× |
| Brake lights | 2.8% | 0.9% | 3.0× |
| Brake pads | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1.1× |
| Tyre tread depth | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.0× |
| Headlight aim | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.7× |
| Engine warning light | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.2× |
| Shock absorbers | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.4× |
| Tyre pressure warning (TPMS) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.9× |
| Windscreen washers | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.4× |
Specific defects found
Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.
| Defect | per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 28.7 |
| A tyre seriously damaged | 27.7 |
| Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 26.8 |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 21.1 |
| A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 19.2 |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 13.4 |
| A tyre cords visible or damaged | 12.9 |
| Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction | 11.8 |
Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.
Every year and engine
Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
2021 Jaguar XE2 engines83.4% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Petrol | 85.2% | Beats 10% | E |
| 2.0 Diesel | 81.5% | Beats 6% | E |
2020 Jaguar XE2 engines84.8% passD
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | 82.6% | Beats 18% | E |
| 2.0 Petrol | 87.1% | Beats 41% | C |
2019 Jaguar XE2 engines82.8% passD
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Petrol | 84.3% | Beats 29% | D |
| 2.0 Diesel | 81.0% | Beats 27% | D |
2018 Jaguar XE2 engines82.7% passC
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | 80.6% | Beats 39% | D |
| 2.0 Petrol | 85.1% | Beats 53% | C |
2017 Jaguar XE3 engines82.9% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | 81.9% | Beats 61% | B |
| 2.0 Petrol | 87.1% | Beats 77% | B |
| 3.0 Petrol | 85.3% | Beats 67% | B |
2016 Jaguar XE3 engines81.0% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | 80.2% | Beats 63% | B |
| 2.0 Petrol | 85.5% | Beats 78% | B |
| 3.0 Petrol | 82.0% | Beats 56% | C |
2015 Jaguar XE3 engines80.4% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | 79.2% | Beats 65% | B |
| 2.0 Petrol | 84.0% | Beats 73% | B |
| 3.0 Petrol | 83.0% | Beats 71% | B |
FAQ
What is the Jaguar XE MOT pass rate?
81.7% of MOT tests on the Jaguar XE were passed first time, based on 309,100 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2015–2021. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 80.4% of the time.
Is the Jaguar XE reliable?
On MOT results it rates B (good): it passes first time more often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 61% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.
Which Jaguar XE year is best?
Among years with enough data, the 2015 XE does best for its age and mileage: it beats 66% of cars on UK roads. The 2019 does worst: it beats 28%.
Which Jaguar XE engine is best?
Across all years, the 2.0 Petrol does best: it beats 64% of cars on UK roads. The 2.0 Diesel does worst: it beats 60%.
What are the most common MOT failures on the Jaguar XE?
The most common failure items are tyre damage & cracking, windscreen wipers, brake lights. Compared with similar cars, brake lights comes up 3.0× as often.