2015 Jaguar XE — MOT failures & pass rate
49,267 MOT tests on the 2015 Jaguar XE are in this dataset, and 85.9% of them passed. Executive cars of a similar age fail at 14.0%, so the 2015 XE sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.8%) and lighting & signalling (5.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, stop lamp and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 1,556 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 20.3% versus 9.1%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.9pp more often than petrol ones (14.8% vs 11.9%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 23.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 12.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 15.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.8% | 2,863 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.3% | 2,610 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.8% | 1,862 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.6% | 1,290 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.6% | 1,288 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.8% | 912 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 1,556 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 1,504 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 1,216 |
| 4 | Wipers | 992 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 896 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 751 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.5% | 11,581 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.6% | 10,637 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.3% | 3,080 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.9% | 2,426 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 1,524 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 698 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 5,000 | 9.1% |
| 30-60k | 18,013 | 12.0% |
| 60-90k | 15,806 | 15.7% |
| 90-120k | 7,590 | 17.4% |
| 120-150k | 2,306 | 18.3% |
| 150k+ | 547 | 20.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 36,635 | 14.8% |
| Petrol | 12,632 | 11.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,190 | 12.9% |
| 2022 | 10,092 | 13.4% |
| 2023 | 10,013 | 14.3% |
| 2024 | 9,705 | 14.9% |
| 2025 | 9,267 | 15.2% |
What to check before buying a 2015 XE
On a 2015 XE, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (5.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2015 Jaguar XEs pass their MOT?
85.9% of the 49,267 2015 Jaguar XE MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Jaguar XE?
Tyres, recorded in 5.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (5.3%).
Does the 2015 XE get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.1% in the 0-30k band to 20.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 49,267 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.