Jaguar XE reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Jaguar XE is a executive car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 113 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 184 of 442, and 19.0% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is stop lamp (2.6% of tests).
Ranked 184 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 13 of 16 executive cars
In 2024, 43,689 Jaguar XEs aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 19.0% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Jaguar XE is 12% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 17.6% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
19.0%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
17.6%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,900
Typical age at test: 7 years
Jaguar XE MOT failure rate by age
Most common Jaguar XE MOT faults
- Stop lamp: not working2.6% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4% of tests
What the Jaguar XE fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 7.2% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 4.8% | ▼ 22% less often |
| Brakes | 4.1% | About average |
| Visibility | 3.1% | ▼ 12% less often |
| Suspension | 2.0% | ▼ 57% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.8% | About average |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.7% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Body and structure | 0.4% | ▼ 74% less often |
| Steering | 0.1% | ▼ 86% less often |
What MPG does the Jaguar XE do?
Official economy for the Jaguar XE ranges from 33.6 to 75mpg across the 38 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2017–2023). A typical petrol version manages 37.7mpg and a typical diesel 67.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any Jaguar XE first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Jaguar XE registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £410 a year.
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Official figures for 38 versions sold in the UK between 2017 and 2023.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
33.6–75.0 mpg
CO2
99–194 g/km
Power
163–300 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XE Saloon 2.0 i4 Diesel 163PS RWD Auto180 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Diesel | 50.7 mpg | 146g | £200 | 37% |
| XE Saloon 2.0 i4 Diesel 163PS AWD Auto180 PS · A8-AWD · listed 2023 | Diesel | 46 mpg | 161g | £200 | 37% |
| XE Saloon 2.0 i4 Petrol 250PS RWD Auto250 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Petrol | 36.2 mpg | 177g | £200 | 37% |
| XE Saloon 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto300 PS · A8-AWD · listed 2023 | Petrol | 33.6 mpg | 190g | £200 | 37% |
| XE Saloon 2.0 i4 Diesel 163PS RWD Auto HIGH163 PS · A8 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| XE Saloon 2.0 i4 Diesel 163PS RWD Auto LOW163 PS · A8 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| XE Saloon 2.0 i4 Diesel 163PS RWD Manual HIGH163 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| XE Saloon 2.0 i4 Diesel 163PS RWD Manual LOW163 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| XE Saloon 2.0 i4 Diesel 180PS AWD Auto HIGH180 PS · A8-AWD · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| XE Saloon 2.0 i4 Diesel 180PS AWD Auto LOW180 PS · A8-AWD · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| XE Saloon 2.0 i4 Diesel 180PS RWD Auto HIGH180 PS · A8 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| XE Saloon 2.0 i4 Diesel 180PS RWD Auto LOW180 PS · A8 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| XE Saloon 2.0 i4 Diesel 180PS RWD Manual HIGH180 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| XE Saloon 2.0 i4 Diesel 180PS RWD Manual LOW180 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| XE Saloon 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto HIGH240 PS · A8-AWD · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 38 versions.
What a Jaguar XE costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 37.7mpg…
- diesel, typical official 67.3mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Jaguar XE reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Jaguar XE is 12% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 113 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Jaguar XE?
The most common MOT fault is “Stop lamp: not working”, found in 2.6% of tests.
›What MPG does the Jaguar XE do?
Official economy for the Jaguar XE ranges from 33.6 to 75mpg across the 38 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2017–2023). A typical petrol version manages 37.7mpg and a typical diesel 67.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Jaguar XE?
Any Jaguar XE first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Jaguar XE registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £410 a year.
›How many Jaguar XEs fail their MOT?
19.0% of Jaguar XEs aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 17.6% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Jaguar XE combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.