2019 Jaguar XE — MOT failures & pass rate
21,086 MOT tests on the 2019 Jaguar XE are in this dataset, and 87.9% of them passed. Executive cars of a similar age fail 10.3% of the time, so this is 1.8pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.1%) and visibility (4.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and shock absorbers — wipers alone was recorded 844 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 14.9% versus 9.3%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.5pp more often than petrol ones (13.5% vs 11.0%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 7.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.1% | 1,286 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.0% | 834 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 556 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.1% | 440 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.8% | 383 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 239 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 844 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 477 |
| 3 | Shock absorbers | 397 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 355 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 311 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 253 |
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 | 22.4% | 4,717 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.5% | 4,114 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.1% | 1,074 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.2% | 886 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.2% | 670 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.5% | 306 |
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 | 9,316 | 9.3% |
| 30-60k | 9,038 | 13.9% |
| 60-90k | 2,238 | 15.8% |
| 90-120k | 406 | 17.5% |
| 120-150k | 74 | 14.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 11,285 | 11.0% |
| Diesel | 9,801 | 13.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 244 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | 5,275 | 11.6% |
| 2023 | 5,343 | 12.4% |
| 2024 | 5,089 | 11.8% |
| 2025 | 5,135 | 13.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 XE
On a 2019 XE, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.1% 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.
- Visibility (4.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 2019 Jaguar XEs pass their MOT?
87.9% of the 21,086 2019 Jaguar XE MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Jaguar XE?
Tyres, recorded in 6.1% of tests, followed by visibility (4.0%).
Does the 2019 XE get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.3% in the 0-30k band to 14.9% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 21,086 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.