Jaguar Xe common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Jaguar Xe at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 44,026 UK MOT tests of the Jaguar Xe in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is stop lamp (not working): recorded on 3.2% of tests of 2018–2020 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 8× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: shock absorbers (light misting of oil) (5.5×); brake discs (worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened) (2.7×); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (2.2×). The most common reasons a Jaguar Xe fails its MOT are stop lamp (not working); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Jaguar Xe
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Jaguar Xe than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stop lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2018–2020 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 3.2% | 0.4% | 8× | 2,735 |
| Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil | Advisory | 2020–2022 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 3.3% | 0.6% | 5.5× | 841 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 2019–2021 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 15% | 5.6% | 2.7× | 3,023 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | MOT fail | 2019–2021 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 4.8% | 2.2% | 2.2× | 3,023 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | Advisory | 2015–2017 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 4.6% | 2% | 2.3× | 1,167 |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction | MOT fail | 2015–2017 | 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 4% | 1.7% | 2.4× | 781 |
| Tyres (condition): has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Advisory | 2019–2021 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.9× | 1,984 |
| Tyres (tread depth): tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | MOT fail | 2017–2019 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 4.5% | 3% | 1.5× | 1,166 |
Jaguar Xe by mileage (2015–2017 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 1,167 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (12%) | Brake pads: wearing thin (4.6%, 2.3×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 6,907 | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (15%) | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (15%, 2.1×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 9,721 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16%) | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (15%, 1.7×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 7,114 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19%) | Stop lamp: not working (3.1%, 2.6×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 3,900 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19%) | Stop lamp: not working (3.5%, 2.5×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 1,859 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (21%) | Stop lamp: not working (3.8%, 2.2×) |
| 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 781 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19%) | Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction (4%, 2.4×) |
Jaguar Xe by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8,712 | Brake pads: wearing thin at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (2.5×) |
| 2016 | 12,418 | Stop lamp: not working at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (2.6×) |
| 2017 | 10,666 | Stop lamp: not working at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (3×) |
| 2018 | 5,718 | Stop lamp: not working at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (3.9×) |
| 2019 | 4,733 | Stop lamp: not working at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (8×) |
| 2020 | 1,734 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (4.4×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Jaguar Xe?
In 44,026 UK MOT tests of the Jaguar Xe in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is stop lamp (not working): recorded on 3.2% of tests of 2018–2020 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 8× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: shock absorbers (light misting of oil) (5.5×); brake discs (worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened) (2.7×); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (2.2×). The most common reasons a Jaguar Xe fails its MOT are stop lamp (not working); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick).
Why do Jaguar Xes fail the MOT?
Across 44,026 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Jaguar Xe were stop lamp (not working) (3% of tests); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (3% of tests); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick) (2.6% of tests).
At what mileage do Jaguar Xe problems start?
The clearest Jaguar Xe-specific issue, stop lamp (not working), peaks against other cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) on 2018–2020 cars (3.2% of tests vs 0.4% for all cars that age).
Where does this Jaguar Xe data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 44,026 tests of the Jaguar Xe. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.