2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Jaguar XE MOT pass rate and common faults

4,600 MOT tests in 2024. 83.6% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time83.6%
Failed or needed repairs16.4%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,600 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    163 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    121 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    99 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
    70 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  9. Stop lamp: not working1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.8%
  2. Brakes3.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  4. Lights & electrics3.1%
  5. Suspension1.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.8%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.2%

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 2019 Jaguar XE?

In 2024, 83.6% of 2019 Jaguar XE cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,600 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Jaguar XE?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 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).