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With 43,145 currently licensed in the UK, the Jaguar Xe is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Xe 5 stars in 2015, with 93% adult occupant and 88% child protection scores.
It has a 74.5% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, oil leaks.
Annual running costs are estimated at £3,859 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £322/month or 48p/mile.
Theft risk is rated moderate at 5.8 per 1,000 registered vehicles.
NCAP Safety
2015
MOT Pass Rate
74.5%
35,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£322
est. annual total
New From
£38,000
Euro NCAP tested the Xe in 2015 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
93%
Child Occupant
88%
Pedestrian
82%
Safety Assist
71%
There are 13 known DVSA recalls affecting the Jaguar Xe. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/488
Jaguar Land Rover in conjunction with law enforcement and insurance bodies is aware of the increase in thefts of vehicles in specific geographical locations within the United Kingdom. There is no fault with Jaguar Land Rover's security systems and they continue to meet stringent automotive legislation. Jaguar Land Rover is offering owners guidance on how to maximise vehicle security and protect against theft
Build dates: 2014-09-03 to 2019-06-17
R/2024/207
On certain vehicles there may be insufficient clamp load on the turbocharger oil feed pipe which may over time loosen and lead to an oil leak.
Build dates: 2019-11-27 to 2024-04-24
R/2021/230
The rubberised fuel return hose assembly may have been incorrectly manufactured.
Build dates: 2019-11-25 to 2021-04-16
R/2021/136
The rear rail assembly (rear longitudinal armatures) installed as part of an aftermarket repair may not have the specified structural strength.
Build dates: 2016-05-17 to 2017-09-04
R/2019/047
Vehicles failed to routinely achieve the required levels of CO2 emissions.
Build dates: 2014-10-10 to 2018-11-20
+ 8 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 35,000 MOT tests, the Xe has a first-time pass rate of 74.5% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Xe is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Jaguar Xe are estimated at around £3,859 per year, or £322 per month.
Fuel
£1,399
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,535
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Xe achieves a combined fuel economy of around 37.7 mpg (27.7 mpg urban, 47.1 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| XE SALOON, 16MY | PETROL | 37.7 mpg | 2.0L |
| XE SALOON, 16MY | DIESEL | 68.9 mpg | 2.0L |
| XE SALOON, 16MY | PETROL | 34.9 mpg | 3.0L |
| XE SALOON, 17MY | DIESEL | 60.1 mpg | 2.0L |
| XE SALOON, 18MY | PETROL | 45.1 mpg | 2.0L |
| XE SALOON, 18MY | DIESEL | 54.4 mpg | 2.0L |
| XE SALOON, 18MY | PETROL | 34.9 mpg | 3.0L |
| XE SALOON, 19MY | PETROL | 32.5 mpg | 2.0L |
Starting from £38,000 new, a Jaguar Xe typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £28,500 | −£9,500 |
| 2 years | 64% | £24,250 | −£13,750 |
| 3 years | 56% | £21,300 | −£16,700 |
| 4 years | 50% | £19,200 | −£18,800 |
| 5 years | 46% | £17,650 | −£20,350 |
| 6 years | 43% | £16,400 | −£21,600 |
| 7 years | 41% | £15,450 | −£22,550 |
| 8 years | 39% | £14,650 | −£23,350 |
| 9 years | 37% | £13,950 | −£24,050 |
| 10 years | 35% | £13,250 | −£24,750 |
The Xe has a theft rate of 5.8 per 1,000 registered vehicles, rated moderate compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000.
There are currently 43,145 licensed and 1,209 SORN Xes in the UK (44,354 total). This makes it a common vehicle on UK roads.
The Xe has a 74.5% first-time MOT pass rate based on 35,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Xe 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2015. It scored 93% for adult occupant protection, 88% for child occupant protection, 82% for vulnerable road users, and 71% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Xe are estimated at around £3,859 per year (£322/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 13 known safety recalls affecting the Xe. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
The Xe has a theft rate of 5.8 per 1,000 registered vehicles, which is rated moderate compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Standard security precautions should be sufficient.
A new Xe starts from around £38,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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