2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Jaguar XE MOT pass rate and common faults

5,635 MOT tests in 2024. 82.1% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time82.1%
Failed or needed repairs17.9%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,635 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  2. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    171 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    215 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 ply or cords exposed1.4%
    103 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
    89 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. Tyres8.1%
  2. Lights & electrics4.7%
  3. Brakes4.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  6. Suspension0.9%
  7. Wheels0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2018 Jaguar XE?

In 2024, 82.1% of 2018 Jaguar XE cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,635 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Jaguar XE?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; stop lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Jaguar XE reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).