2017 Jaguar XE — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2017 Jaguar XE passed 87.9% of its 60,080 recorded MOT tests. Executive cars of a similar age fail at 11.6%, so the 2017 XE sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.0%) and lighting & signalling (3.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 1,645 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 15.2% versus 8.6%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 3.5pp more often than petrol ones (12.8% vs 9.3%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 23.0% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.0% | 3,628 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.7% | 2,225 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.1% | 1,836 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.0% | 1,834 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 670 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 519 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,645 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 1,457 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 1,455 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 1,338 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 736 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 554 |
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 | 23.0% | 13,836 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.2% | 13,364 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.7% | 2,832 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.1% | 1,866 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.9% | 1,757 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.4% | 847 |
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 | 12,375 | 8.6% |
| 30-60k | 27,895 | 11.8% |
| 60-90k | 14,301 | 14.3% |
| 90-120k | 4,475 | 16.0% |
| 120-150k | 895 | 14.9% |
| 150k+ | 138 | 15.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 47,962 | 12.8% |
| Petrol | 12,118 | 9.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,403 | 11.3% |
| 2022 | 12,168 | 11.7% |
| 2023 | 12,022 | 12.0% |
| 2024 | 11,882 | 12.8% |
| 2025 | 11,605 | 12.7% |
What to check before buying a 2017 XE
On a 2017 XE, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.0% 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 (3.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2017 Jaguar XEs pass their MOT?
87.9% of the 60,080 2017 Jaguar XE MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Jaguar XE?
Tyres, recorded in 6.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.7%).
Does the 2017 XE get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.6% in the 0-30k band to 15.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 60,080 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.