Jaguar XE MOT Results

Registered in 2017
83.7% pass rate
from 11,103 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XE is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.9% fail on Visibility (34% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers (62% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Washers (45% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.045% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.036% fail on View to rear
      • 0.027% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0090% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.018% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres (30% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition (58% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 3.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Headlamp aim (29% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Headlamp aim (27% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.70% fail on Headlamps (39% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Direction indicators (67% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Flashing type (67% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Side repeaters (70% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.036% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (75% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (91% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.0090% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0090% fail on Horn
    • 0.0090% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0090% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 2.7% fail on Brakes (31% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (48% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (50% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads (51% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Brake discs and drums (87% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Brake discs (87% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.099% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.090% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.0090% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.063% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.045% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.036% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.027% fail on Rbt
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0090% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0090% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.15% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.036% fail on Electronic braking system (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.090% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.054% fail on Electronic parking brake (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.027% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 0.48% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.44% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.30% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0090% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.14% fail on Spark ignition (54% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.045% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.027% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0090% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0090% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0090% fail on Undertray
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle (58% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plates (58% worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.29% fail on Road Wheels (80% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Condition
  • 0.25% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
      • 0.0090% fail on Requirements
    • 0.072% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.24% fail on Suspension (72% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.054% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.045% fail on Suspension arms (80% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0090% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.027% fail on Springs (92% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (48% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.027% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.018% fail on Pipe
      • 0.018% fail on System (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.018% fail on Transmission (82% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Joints (81% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Seats
      • 0.0090% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0090% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0090% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0090% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0090% fail on Body
      • 0.0090% fail on Body condition
    • 0.0090% fail on Doors
      • 0.0090% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0090% fail on Door condition
  • 0.054% fail on Steering (64% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.018% fail on Track rod end (80% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0090% fail on Other components
        • 0.0090% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.027% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.027% fail on Steering rack
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  • 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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