JAGUAR XE MOT pass rate
87.1% of 78,560 JAGUAR XE MOT tests pass.
The XE has a pass rate of 87.1%, a little higher than the average across all JAGUAR models (85.1%).
The JAGUAR XE passes its MOT 87.1% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 92.5% at 0–3 years to 86.5% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.5% | 465 | 20,783 miles |
| 3–6 years | 88.8% | 18,483 | 41,169 miles |
| 6–10 years | 86.5% | 59,611 | 66,704 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the JAGUAR XE
The most common reason the JAGUAR XE fails its MOT is tyres — present in 40.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 40.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 26.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 25.3% | Not working |
| Visibility | 13.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 10.4% | Fractured or broken |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.8% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 2.6% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.8% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.5% | System insecure |
Related JAGUAR models
- JAGUAR XF — 81.5% pass rate
- JAGUAR F-PACE — 90.5% pass rate
- JAGUAR E-PACE — 91.9% pass rate
- JAGUAR XJ — 82.3% pass rate
- JAGUAR X-TYPE — 64.9% pass rate
- JAGUAR I-PACE — 94.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the JAGUAR XE?
- 87.1% of JAGUAR XE MOT tests pass, based on 78,560 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the JAGUAR XE?
- The most common reason the JAGUAR XE fails its MOT is tyres — present in 40.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the JAGUAR XE's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the JAGUAR service history guide for how to check and keep one.