Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Jaguar F Type?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2017 Jaguar F Type?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2017 Jaguar F Type?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2017 Jaguar F Type reliable?

Based on MOT data from 2,150 vehicles, the 2017 Jaguar F Type has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2017 Jaguar F Type?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2017 Jaguar F Type are: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (35.7% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (34.8% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (22.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 Jaguar F Type?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Jaguar F Type (2017)

2,150 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.4% first-time pass rate

2017 Jaguar F Type

CarHunch analysed 2,150 real MOT records for the 2017 Jaguar F Type. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2017 Jaguar F-Type is a genuinely reliable proposition on the used market: a 93.4% first-time pass rate sits well above the UK average of 80%, and only 16.3% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a manageable risk for a sports car of this age. These cars are running relatively light at around 23,500 miles median, suggesting careful ownership in their early years.

When they do fail, it's usually minor stuff—the average car racks up 0.51 failures and 4.1 advisories per test—so you're not looking at a parts-bin nightmare. Before you buy, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on the suspension and cooling system (common advisory items on high-performance Jaguars), because these low-mileage examples are likely to have been pampered rather than thrashed, and that's worth verifying.

The 2017 Jaguar F Type passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (93.4%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

16.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.51

Over 6.6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

24k

Middle half: 16k–32k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 4.1 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 2,150 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 2,150 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 35.7%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 16.2%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 12.1%

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Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017.

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Before you buy a 2017 Jaguar F Type

Based on MOT data from 2,150 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 14,774 Jaguar F Type vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 21.4%

3,166

Red 19.2%

2,843

Black 18.5%

2,728

White 16.6%

2,455

Blue 11.4%

1,678

Silver 6.1%

898

Green 4.4%

648

Orange 2.3%

335

Yellow 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Jaguar F Type vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

23,570

typical

16,044

low mileage

32,257

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Jaguar F Type vehicles fall between 16,044 and 32,257 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 16,044 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 16,044–32,257 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Jaguar F Types sit.

⚠ Over 43,546 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Jaguar F Type — Still on the Road

Almost all 2017 Jaguar F Types are still on the road.

Strong survival — 1,972 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.51

Avg failures per vehicle

4.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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