2016 Jaguar XE 2.0L Petrol · CP65 KBE

A consistent and largely unproblematic roadworthiness trajectory defines this Jaguar XE, culminating in a straightforward pass on the eighth of September 2025 with zero defects recorded. This clean result mirrors earlier uninterrupted passes in 2022 and 2024, alongside a minor hiccup in December 2019 when the car initially failed due to an inoperative engine malfunction indicator lamp before passing six days later. While the interim years show minor consumable items flagged as advisories, the overall MOT pattern indicates stable mechanical compliance without any chronic structural decay or recurring systemic failures. Accumulating 68,651 miles across roughly ten years yields an average annual usage of approximately 6,865 miles, placing this vehicle squarely within typical mileage parameters for its age. This steady accumulation pattern suggests the car has experienced consistent, moderate utilization rather than remaining idle for extended periods or enduring heavy commercial use. Mechanically, this mileage level indicates that high-wear drivetrain, suspension, and braking assemblies have likely reached normal intervals for component assessment or replacement, requiring a close physical inspection of supporting service documentation to confirm when major parts were last addressed. During the test drive, specific attention must be paid to the braking system, referencing the 2023 advisories noting that both front and rear brake pads were wearing thin. Listen closely for any squealing, grinding, or metallic scraping under deceleration, and check that the brake pedal feels firm without excessive travel or vibration. Given that front and rear tyres have previously been flagged for edge wear, perishing, and embedded debris in older tests, inspect the current tyre treads across all four corners for even wear patterns, structural cracking, and adequate depth well above the legal limit. Further evaluation should target the steering and suspension geometry to uncover any hidden play or premature wear typical of modern executive saloons on UK roads. Drive the vehicle over varied road surfaces, listening carefully for any dull knocking, clunking, or creaking from the front and rear suspension mounting points or control arm bushes, which can manifest as steering pull or tracking instability. Finally, verify that all dashboard warning lights function correctly during ignition startup and extinguish promptly once the engine is running, ensuring the electrical monitoring systems remain entirely free of the malfunction faults seen earlier in the vehicle's history.