2017 Jaguar XE 2.0L Petrol · AY67 FDL

The Jaguar XE presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean MOT pass on 30 May 2026 at 52,262 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant turnaround from the vehicle's history. The 2023 failure exposed multiple concurrent issues, including a non-functioning nearside rear stop lamp, worn front inner brake discs, and a cut to the nearside front tyre deep enough to expose the ply. The subsequent 2023 pass and the completely clean 2024 and 2025 tests suggest the previous owner addressed these faults promptly. The 2024 test flagged both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and a windscreen chip, yet by 2025 and 2026, no new advisories or failures emerged. This trajectory points to a vehicle that has moved from a period of neglect into consistent, attentive upkeep. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2017 vehicle, averaging roughly 5,807 miles per year. The record shows a clear acceleration in use over time. Between the 2023 failure at 29,702 miles and the 2024 test at 35,546 miles, the car covered 5,844 miles in under a year. That figure nearly doubled to 8,659 miles between the 2024 test and the 2025 test at 44,205 miles, before settling to 8,057 miles in the most recent twelve-month interval leading to the 2026 pass. This pattern suggests the vehicle transitioned from a period of light use or standing into regular daily service, which can stress components that deteriorate with age rather than mileage, such as rubber bushes, brake seals, and tyre sidewalls. Despite the recent clean record, the 2023 failure and 2024 advisories warrant a focused physical inspection. A buyer should closely examine the rear brake calipers and discs for signs of binding or uneven wear, given the front inner brake disc wear flagged during the 2023 failure and the rear tyre wear noted in 2024. Suspension bushes, particularly at the rear, deserve attention; low-mileage vehicles that stand for long periods often suffer from perished rubber, which can cause vague handling and premature tyre wear. The nearside front tyre cut that reached the ply in 2023 raises a question about possible wheel alignment or suspension geometry issues that may have since been corrected but should be verified. The windscreen damage noted in 2024 may have been replaced, but the surrounding A-pillar area should be checked for chips or poor repair. Structurally, the subframes and suspension mounting points should be inspected for corrosion, a common concern on mixed-use vehicles that see short trips in winter conditions. The clean 2026 result is encouraging, but the earlier faults indicate this car requires a thorough, hands-on inspection rather than reliance on paper history alone.