Jaguar X-type vs Jaguar Xe s: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar X-type
73%
MOT pass rate · 119,216 vehicles
Jaguar Xe s
88%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar X-type (73%) and Jaguar Xe s (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Jaguar X-type | Jaguar Xe s |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 88% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 12% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 123,687 mi | 34,248 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 119,216 | 1 |
Most common faults
Jaguar X-type
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jaguar Xe s
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar X-type (73%) and Jaguar Xe s (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Jaguar X-type report Full Jaguar Xe s report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.