2017 Jaguar F-Type 3.0L Petrol · CL11 NTM

The 2017 Jaguar F-Type presents a stable and improving mechanical trend, culminating in a completely clean pass on 9 August 2025 at 28,968 miles with zero defects recorded. The most recent test confirms the vehicle is currently in strong roadworthy condition. This outcome follows a period of genuine improvement, as the 2021 test on 8 October at 17,474 miles had flagged multiple tyre defects and a tyre pressure warning light. The subsequent tests in 2022, 2023, and 2024 all passed cleanly, demonstrating that the previous owner addressed those issues promptly and has since maintained the car to a consistently high standard. The mileage pattern reveals exceptionally low usage for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,219 miles per year. Accumulation has been steady rather than erratic, with the car covering approximately 4,387 miles between October 2021 and July 2022, then 4,387 miles to August 2023, and 2,601 miles to August 2024. The final jump of just 601 miles between August 2024 and August 2025 suggests the car may have been used very sparingly in the past year or possibly stored for extended periods. Such low annual mileage raises the possibility of prolonged standing, which can affect tyre sidewall condition, brake surface corrosion, and fluid degradation even when mileage remains minimal. Despite the clean recent record, the 2021 advisories regarding inner edge tyre wear on both front wheels are worth noting. Inner edge wear on a vehicle like the F-Type often points to suspension alignment issues, specifically excessive negative camber, or worn suspension bushes and track rod ends. A buyer should have the front suspension geometry checked on a four-wheel alignment rig and inspect the lower wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar links, and track rod ends for any play. The engine cover and undertrays obscuring items during the 2023 test at 22,455 miles is a minor administrative observation rather than a mechanical concern, but it does confirm the car has aftermarket or non-standard panels fitted. Removing these for a thorough underbody inspection is advisable to check for corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points, particularly given the possibility of long stationary periods. Brake discs and pads should be examined for surface corrosion and uneven wear, as low-mileage vehicles frequently suffer from disc juddering and pad glazing caused by insufficient heat cycling. The tyres, while passing all recent tests, should be checked for date codes and sidewall cracking, as rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth.