Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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 2022 Jaguar F Type reliable?

Based on MOT data from 480 vehicles, the 2022 Jaguar F Type has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Jaguar F Type?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Jaguar F Type are: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16.8% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (14.5% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (5.5% 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 2022 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 (2022)

480 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Jaguar F Type

CarHunch analysed 480 real MOT records for the 2022 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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Moderate sample. 480 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 Jaguar F-Type is a strong performer on the MOT, with a 95.7% pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and only 4.6% of cars ever flagged for dangerous defects—a reassuringly low figure for a sports car. These are young vehicles with modest average mileage of just 15,152 miles, so you're looking at cars still very much in their early life.

The real insight is in the detail: owners are averaging only 0.1 failures per vehicle but 0.6 advisories, suggesting that while serious problems are rare, minor wear items and maintenance niggles do crop up on these cars. Before committing to purchase, get a pre-buy inspection that specifically checks the suspension, cooling system, and electrical gremlins—the advisory pattern suggests these are the weak points on otherwise reliable machines.

The 2022 Jaguar F Type passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

13k

Middle half: 9k–19k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 480 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 480 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 16.8%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm · …

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

Brake wear 5.5%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

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

Lighting 3.6%

Offside Headlamp aim too low

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 2.7%

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Wipers & washers 2.3%

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Before you buy a 2022 Jaguar F Type

Based on MOT data from 480 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →
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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 2022 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.

13,421

typical

8,647

low mileage

19,474

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Jaguar F Type vehicles fall between 8,647 and 19,474 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,647 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.

✓ 8,647–19,474 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Jaguar F Types sit.

⚠ Over 26,289 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.1

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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