2016 Jaguar XE 2.0L Petrol · GP16 ELU
2016 Jaguar XE (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 120,174 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GP16 ELU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/04/2025
- 120,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
GP16 ELU Mileage History
- 23/08/202397,415 mi
- 26/08/202397,469 mi+54 mi
- 12/09/202397,486 mi+17 mi
- 25/04/202499,627 mi+2,141 mi
- 30/04/2025120,174 mi+20,547 mi
Average of roughly 13,501 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GP16 ELU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Jaguar Xe (GP16 ELU) between August 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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