2018 Jaguar XE 2.0L Diesel · AF18 DFV
2018 Jaguar XE (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 97,255 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XE
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF18 DFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
- 97,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XE
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
AF18 DFV Mileage History
- 16/06/202266,788 mi
- 16/06/202266,789 mi+1 mi
- 14/06/202375,498 mi+8,709 mi
- 25/03/202487,066 mi+11,568 mi
- 09/06/202597,255 mi+10,189 mi
Average of roughly 10,218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AF18 DFV MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Jaguar Xe (AF18 DFV) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: JAGUAR XE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 2.0 Ingenium Diesel Timing Chain Stretch & Plastic Guide Rattle(Serious)
The rear-mounted single-row timing chains on 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel engines stretch due to extended 21k-mile oil change schedules. The plastic chain guides fracture, causing severe rattling from the rear of the engine and imminent valve contact requiring an engine-out rebuild.
- Diesel Oil Dilution & Interrupted DPF Regeneration Turbo Wear(Serious)
Frequent short journeys interrupt active DPF regeneration cycles, causing unburnt diesel to wash down the cylinder walls into the engine sump. Thinning oil destroys the ceramic balance shaft bearings and turbocharger thrust bearings.
- Turbocharger Electronic Variable-Nozzle Actuator Jam(Serious)
The electronic stepper motor actuator mounted to the turbocharger develops internal gear wear or thermal solder cracking, sticking the variable-geometry vanes and causing sudden loss of boost.
- InControl Touch / Touch Pro Infotainment Screen Freezing & Blackout(Moderate)
The central touchscreen system suffers from memory leaks and firmware bugs, leading to frozen navigation displays, black reversing camera screens, and dropped smartphone Bluetooth connections.
- Rear Integral-Link Lower Suspension Hydrobush Creaking & Tearing(Moderate)
The aluminum integral link rear suspension bushes dry out and split, causing loud squeaking and creaking over speed humps and allowing rear-axle tramlining on rutted motorways.
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- 2.0 Ingenium Diesel Timing Chain Stretch & Plastic Guide RattleSerious
The rear-mounted single-row timing chains on 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel engines stretch due to extended 21k-mile oil change schedules. The plastic chain guides fracture, causing severe rattling from the rear of the engine and imminent valve contact requiring an engine-out rebuild.
- Diesel Oil Dilution & Interrupted DPF Regeneration Turbo WearSerious
Frequent short journeys interrupt active DPF regeneration cycles, causing unburnt diesel to wash down the cylinder walls into the engine sump. Thinning oil destroys the ceramic balance shaft bearings and turbocharger thrust bearings.
- Turbocharger Electronic Variable-Nozzle Actuator JamSerious
The electronic stepper motor actuator mounted to the turbocharger develops internal gear wear or thermal solder cracking, sticking the variable-geometry vanes and causing sudden loss of boost.
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