2016 Jaguar XE 2.0L Diesel · SS12 WBA
2016 Jaguar XE (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2016. Recorded mileage 91,129 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SS12 WBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 91,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SS12 WBA 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 (SS12 WBA) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
SS12 WBA Mileage History
- 18/11/202152,900 mi
- 15/11/202266,273 mi+13,373 mi
- 15/11/202378,761 mi+12,488 mi
- 13/11/202488,511 mi+9,750 mi
- 18/11/202591,129 mi+2,618 mi
Average of roughly 9,556 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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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