2015 Jaguar XE 2.0L Diesel · SJ65 VPA

The 2015 Jaguar XE holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 26 September 2025 at 86,565 miles, but the maintenance trend is not reassuring. The most recent test followed a failure just three days earlier on 23 September 2025 at 86,562 miles, where the tester flagged multiple lighting failures, a missing nearside rear wheel fixing, a structural bulge in the nearside rear tyre, an oil leak, and a worn offside front suspension arm pin or bush. The pass on 26 September 2025 still carried an advisory for that same suspension bush, meaning the underlying wear was not rectified, only reassessed as not yet critical. A vehicle that needed multiple repairs to pass its MOT and still left with a suspension advisory suggests reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The mileage progression tells a story of uneven use. Between the clean pass on 3 November 2022 at 50,049 miles and the failed test on 6 June 2024 at 67,235 miles, the car covered 17,186 miles in roughly 19 months, averaging around 900 miles per month. Then, between June 2024 and September 2025, the odometer moved from 67,235 to 86,565, a jump of 19,330 miles in about 15 months, closer to 1,300 miles per month. That is a notable acceleration in use, and the MOT record shows no tests in the gap between June 2024 and September 2025, so there is no documented oversight of the vehicle during that period. The annualised figure of roughly 7,870 miles is typical for the age, but the uneven pattern raises questions about how consistently the car was serviced. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and wheel fixings. The offside front suspension arm bush appeared as an advisory in both the September 2025 failure and the subsequent pass, indicating progressive wear that has not been addressed. The missing nearside rear wheel fixing on the 2025 failure is a serious concern, even if it was rectified for the retest, because it suggests either a prior botched wheel removal or a neglected fastening. The nearside rear tyre bulge flagged in the same test points to internal structural damage, which can stem from impact damage or prolonged underinflation, and the oil leak noted on the same date warrants investigation for deteriorating gaskets or seals around the engine or transmission. The braking system also deserves scrutiny. The June 2024 failure recorded rear brake pads wearing thin and a grabbing offside front service brake, both of which were carried forward as advisories on the same-day pass. A grabbing caliper can indicate a sticking piston or collapsed brake hose, and if the pads were already thin at 67,235 miles, their current condition at 86,565 miles is almost certainly due for replacement. The repeated lighting faults in September 2025, while likely bulb or connector issues, could point to underlying electrical gremlins or corroded wiring, particularly on a car that has seen accelerated use. A thorough inspection of the front suspension bushes, rear wheel studs and hub face, brake calipers and pads, and any signs of oil contamination underneath the car is essential before purchase.