2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Jaguar XE MOT pass rate and common faults

974 MOT tests in 2024. 81.7% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time81.7%
Failed or needed repairs18.3%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 974 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.2%
    52 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    37 marked dangerous
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.0%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    10 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    11 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres10.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  3. Suspension2.1%
  4. Lights & electrics1.5%
  5. Brakes1.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  7. Wheels0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.4%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%

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 2021 Jaguar XE?

In 2024, 81.7% of 2021 Jaguar XE cars passed their MOT first time, across 974 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Jaguar XE?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; 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 2021 Jaguar XE reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).