Jaguar XE MOT Results

Registered in 2016
82.3% pass rate
from 12,894 tests in 2021
(6.7% worse than other 2016 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XE is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.4% fail on Tyres (13% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 4.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.062% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.71% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp (28% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.10% fail on Direction indicators (72% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Flashing type (72% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.047% fail on Side repeaters (83% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (87% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0078% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0078% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0078% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.0078% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0078% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.0078% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0078% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.0078% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.0078% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers (27% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Washers (49% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.023% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0078% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0078% fail on View to rear
      • 0.0078% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.5% fail on Brakes (25% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (32% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (36% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads (36% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.64% fail on Brake discs and drums (35% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Brake discs (35% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.26% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.0078% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance (43% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (46% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance (42% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.062% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.047% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.054% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.039% fail on Rbt
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0078% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0078% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.047% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.35% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Anti-lock braking system (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Electronic braking system (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic parking brake (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.054% fail on Pedal
    • 0.039% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.039% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0078% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 0.90% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.85% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.55% fail on Compression ignition (62% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (85% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0078% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0078% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.29% fail on Spark ignition (37% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.016% fail on Catalyst emissions (91% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0078% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.054% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.031% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Other leaks (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.83% fail on Suspension (60% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Springs (74% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Coil springs (74% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Coil spring (74% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.093% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Pins and bushes (62% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0078% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.0078% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0078% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0078% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.47% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (65% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.085% fail on Condition
      • 0.023% fail on Requirements (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
    • 0.047% fail on Condition
  • 0.23% fail on Body, chassis, structure (57% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Exhaust system (57% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.054% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0078% fail on Pipe
    • 0.031% fail on Doors
      • 0.016% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0078% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0078% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0078% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0078% fail on Door condition
    • 0.023% fail on Undertray
    • 0.016% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.016% fail on Body
      • 0.016% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0078% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0078% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0078% fail on Bumpers
  • 0.054% fail on Steering (80% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Steering linkage components (89% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0078% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.016% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.016% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0078% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0078% fail on Steering column
Read the Honest John Review

  • Jaguar XE (2015 on)
    Superb ride comfort and fuel economy. Eight-speed automatic is excellent. Interior is much improved from 2019.

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