2016 Jaguar XE 2.0L Diesel · SO66 KNL

Corrosion on the rear subframe is the defining item in this Jaguar XE's history, flagged as an advisory at the July 2024 test under the description corroded but not seriously weakened. That test was a pass, as were all six preceding examinations back to November 2019, so the car has never failed an MOT in the recorded period. However, the advisory trend has moved from consumable brake wear in earlier years to a structural corrosion note most recently, which is the item a buyer should treat as the priority. It is also significant that the latest recorded test dates from July 2024; as of today the MOT will have expired in July 2025, so the vehicle's current condition is unverified for over a year and a fresh test should be considered essential before purchase. Recorded mileage stands at 76,110 miles over roughly ten years, an average of about 7,600 miles per year, which is typical for the age and suggests regular use rather than prolonged standing. The test dates show an interesting pattern: two passes in 2023 (March and July) indicate the annual test date was reset, and the December 2020 and November 2019 tests suggest the car was in steady use through that period. There is no evidence of long lay-ups or erratic mileage jumps, so wear on brakes, suspension bushes and drivetrain components should be broadly consistent with the odometer reading rather than accelerated by neglect or short-journey storage. The brake advisories tell a coherent wear story. In December 2020 both front and rear discs were noted as worn, pitted or scored, and in June 2022 the rear pads were recorded as wearing thin. Neither item reappeared in 2023 or 2024, which is consistent with the discs and pads having been replaced in the interim, though the records alone cannot confirm this. On a test drive, check for pedal judder under firm braking from motorway speeds, which would indicate warped or unevenly worn replacement discs, and listen for any squeal or grinding suggesting pads nearing their wear limit again. Confirm the handbrake holds securely on an incline, as rear brake condition has been a recurring theme. The rear subframe corrosion warrants a physical inspection on a ramp before any money changes hands. Surface corrosion noted as not seriously weakened in 2024 can progress, particularly on a car approaching a decade old, and a further two years have passed without inspection. Look for flaking, scaling or perforation around the subframe mounting points and suspension attachment areas, and ask whether any rust treatment or underseal has been applied since. On the road, listen for knocks or clonks from the rear over uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn bushes or play in the subframe mountings, and check for any vagueness or pull in the steering. Provided the corrosion proves superficial and the braking system checks out, the unbroken run of passes is a reasonable foundation, but the expired MOT means nothing should be taken on trust.