2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Jaguar XE MOT pass rate and common faults

12,094 MOT tests in 2024. 79.6% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time79.6%
Failed or needed repairs20.4%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,094 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    547 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    380 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    189 marked dangerous
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    150 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.2%
  2. Lights & electrics6.7%
  3. Brakes6.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  5. Suspension2.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%

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: stop lamp: not working. 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 2016 Jaguar XE?

In 2024, 79.6% of 2016 Jaguar XE cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,094 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Jaguar XE?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Jaguar XE reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).