2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Jaguar XE MOT pass rate and common faults

10,486 MOT tests in 2024. 82.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time82.1%
Failed or needed repairs17.9%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,486 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    444 marked dangerous
  2. Stop lamp: not working2.4%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    281 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.4%
    188 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    169 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres8.2%
  2. Lights & electrics4.7%
  3. Brakes4.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  6. Suspension1.5%
  7. Wheels0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.7%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Jaguar XE?

In 2024, 82.1% of 2017 Jaguar XE cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,486 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Jaguar XE?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; stop lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Jaguar XE reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).