2020 Jaguar XE MOT pass rate: 87.3% (4,145 tests)
Is the 2020 XE getting worse?
Pass rate of 2020-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 87.8% -3.0 vs same-age |
87.8% visual scale |
| 2024 | 87.3% -2.7 vs same-age |
87.3% visual scale |
| 2025 | 86.7% -2.2 vs same-age |
86.7% visual scale |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2020 XE
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 377 | 45.1% |
| 2 | Brakes | 163 | 19.5% |
| 3 | Visibility | 123 | 14.7% |
| 4 | Suspension | 99 | 11.9% |
| 5 | Road Wheels | 18 | 2.2% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 18 | 2.2% |
All XE years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 24,885 | 83.0% | +4.2 pts | 68,704 |
| 2016 | 35,720 | 83.9% | +2.5 pts | 65,614 |
| 2017 | 30,993 | 85.9% | +1.9 pts | 55,648 |
| 2018 | 16,714 | 86.0% | -0.3 pts | 46,017 |
| 2019 | 13,647 | 86.0% | -2.4 pts | 36,512 |
| 2020 (this page) | 4,145 | 87.3% | -2.6 pts | 27,613 |
Weighing up which year to buy? See the full ranking: Jaguar XE years to avoid.
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FAQs
Is a 2020 Jaguar XE reliable?
2020-registered examples passed 87.3% of their MOT tests (4,145 tests, 2023–2025), -2.6 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 6 years old with a median 27,613 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2020 XE?
The median tested example shows 27,613 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2020 XE?
In this cohort petrols pass 90.4% of tests against 84.8% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.