Jaguar XEs built around 2018 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.
Key figure
15% of MOT tests on Jaguar XEs built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 14% for similar cars the same age.
Most common issue
The most common MOT issue on Jaguar XEs built around 2018 involves the tyres.
Before you view it
The Jaguar XE's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.
Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.
Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.
Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.
Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
By build year
Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.
Find your XE's generation
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Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Jaguar XE.
See every build year for the Jaguar XEBy age
This chart combines every Jaguar XE ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 10 years old.
Where it ranks
Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates
Against other Jaguar models
6th of 6
Among the highest fail rates of the 6 Jaguar models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.
In the highest thirdAgainst other saloons
19th of 29
19th lowest fail rate of 29 saloons with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.
In the middle thirdAgainst the UK average
15.2%
The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.
Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)All generations of this model
These issues come from 7-year-old Jaguar XEs, every generation combined.
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Brake pads wearing thin
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords
Based on 8,135 MOT tests on 7-year-old Jaguar XEs, every generation combined.
All generations of this model
The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Jaguar XEs notes problems with more than one part of the car.
Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.
Across 1,908 MOT tests on Jaguar XE cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.
Still registered
How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.
Not enough registration data to show this for the Jaguar XE.
The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.
12 of the 13 Jaguar XE recalls cover cars built in these years.
Top concerns
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
Like-for-like
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 12.7%, against 15.2% for the Jaguar XE, both built around 2018.
4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
10,105 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 12.7%, against 15.2% for the Jaguar XE, both built around 2018.
12 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
19,436 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 12.3%, against 15.2% for the Jaguar XE, both built around 2018.
2,355 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 13.1%, against 15.2% for the Jaguar XE, both built around 2018.
15 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
31,268 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
Common questions
Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Jaguar XE across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. It has among the highest fail rates of the 6 Jaguar models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 8,135 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.
