2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Jaguar XE MOT pass rate and common faults

1,690 MOT tests in 2024. 84.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time84.1%
Failed or needed repairs15.9%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,690 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    56 marked dangerous
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    47 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.7%
    38 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    34 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  3. Brakes3.7%
  4. Suspension2.0%
  5. Lights & electrics1.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  7. Wheels0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Jaguar XE?

In 2024, 84.1% of 2020 Jaguar XE cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,690 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Jaguar XE?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Jaguar XE reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).