2017 Jaguar F-Type 3.0L Petrol · DR14 GMM

The Jaguar F-Type’s most recent MOT, conducted on 22 January 2026 at 32,861 miles , confirms it remains roadworthy with no defects recorded. However, the preceding history reveals a concerning pattern of recurring issues, particularly in brake components and tyres , despite the vehicle’s low mileage. The January 2025 failure—just 2,000 miles after the previous pass—highlighted excessive tyre cuts reaching the ply , transmission oil leakage , and pitted brake discs , all of which should have been addressed before the next test. While the vehicle passed the January 2025 retest without further defects, the rear oil leak and brake wear advisories in 2024 suggest underlying neglect rather than routine maintenance. The absence of defects in 2023 and 2024’s partial failures imply that critical components were either overlooked or repaired inadequately, raising questions about long-term reliability. The mileage progression is unusually low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging just 3,651 miles per year , which could indicate extended periods of inactivity rather than light use. The gap between the 2023 pass at 18,170 miles and the 2024 failure at 28,206 miles —a span of nearly 10,000 miles—suggests the vehicle may have sat unused for an extended period before being driven again. This could accelerate wear in suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers due to lack of movement, while also increasing the risk of corrosion in wheel arches, underbody, and wheel bearings. The transmission oil leak in 2025, combined with the low mileage, further implies potential seal degradation from prolonged stationary use rather than high-mileage stress. A buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of the transmission and rear differential , particularly for oil leaks and seal integrity , as the 2025 failure suggests this was not fully resolved. The recurring brake disc wear and pitting , alongside the 2024 advisory of rear inner pads wearing thin , warrant close examination of caliper binding, rotor runout, and master cylinder function . The tyre cuts reaching the ply in 2025, despite the low mileage, indicate either aggressive driving on rough surfaces or improper inflation history , both of which could have contributed to suspension or wheel bearing wear . Finally, given the vehicle’s age and potential periods of inactivity, structural corrosion —particularly in the wheel arches, subframe, and exhaust system —should be checked, as this is often accelerated by moisture and lack of movement. The front tyres’ inner-edge wear from 2024 also suggests alignment issues that may require correction.