Common problems by part
Jaguar XE road wheels problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 37,578 MOT tests · Updated
At 7 years, 0.5 in 100 MOT tests of the Jaguar XE failed on road wheels, against 0.3 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 37,578 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 172 MOT tests with a fail
- When it starts: clear of 1.2 times from 10 years and at every older age seen
- Most common fail: Road wheel attachment: fixing missing, 0.3 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.5 fails per 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 0.3 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 7 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A road wheels fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
Look for cracked or badly kerbed rims and check that every wheel nut is present; a vibration through the wheel at speed points to a bent rim or balance.
Jaguar XE road wheels fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7,588 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 13,297 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 22,882 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| 6 | 33,713 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| 7 | 37,578 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| 8 | 31,248 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| 9 | 20,176 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| 10 | 8,112 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
All first-use years of the Jaguar XE pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the road wheels at 7 years
Fails
- Road wheel attachment: fixing missing: 0.3 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.2. Replace missing wheel nut or bolt: estimated £10–£59 (0.1–0.5 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £2–£20) Road wheel fixing missing MOT fail
Advisories (not fails)
- Road wheel condition: slightly distorted: 1.4 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.6. Road wheel slightly distorted MOT advisory
Replace missing wheel nut or bolt cost
Repair figures are estimates, not quotes: how we estimate repair costs.
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By engine and fuel
- 2.0 diesel: 0.5 per 100 at 7 years, about average for diesel class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 28,321 MOT tests)
How to check on a test drive
Look for cracked or badly kerbed rims and check that every wheel nut is present; a vibration through the wheel at speed points to a bent rim or balance.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Road wheel condition: slightly distorted.
Check one Jaguar XE, not the average
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- Check a Jaguar XE's MOT history Every MOT test, fail item, advisory and mileage reading DVSA holds for that registration.
- MOT advisory checker Paste an advisory or defect to read DVSA's wording, its grade and what tends to happen at the next MOT.
Other Jaguar XE problems
- Jaguar XE suspension problems
- Jaguar XE brakes problems
- Jaguar XE lights and electrics problems
- Jaguar XE steering problems
- Jaguar XE body and structure problems
- Jaguar XE exhaust, emissions and leaks problems
- Jaguar XE seat belts and airbags problems
- Jaguar XE windscreen, wipers and mirrors problems
- Jaguar XE tyres problems
Road wheels on rival models
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class road wheels problems: 0.7 per 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 0.5 for the Jaguar XE (143,293 MOT tests)
- BMW 3 Series road wheels problems: 0.8 per 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 0.5 for the Jaguar XE (120,281 MOT tests)
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class road wheels problems: 1.2 per 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 0.5 for the Jaguar XE (87,925 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Jaguar XE have more road wheels problems than other cars?
0.5 in 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 0.3 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 37,578 MOT tests).
How common are Jaguar XE road wheels problems?
0.5 in 100 MOT tests at 7 years failed on road wheels, against 0.3 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 37,578 MOT tests).
What is the most common Jaguar XE road wheels fail?
0.3 in 100 MOT tests at 7 years: Road wheel attachment: fixing missing (120 MOT tests with it).
At what age do Jaguar XE road wheels fails start?
10 years: from then on the rate stays clear of 1.2 times all class 4 vehicles the same age at every age seen, 8,112 MOT tests.
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 174,594 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
- Office for National Statistics, Consumer price inflation, local price quotes (car repair items). ONS price quotes, series 610236. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare