2017 Jaguar Eagle — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 495 MOT tests, the 2017 Jaguar Eagle recorded a 92.1% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (12.7% fail rate), the 2017 Eagle comes out 4.8pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, emissions & environmental and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.6%) and emissions & environmental (2.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are malfunction indicator lamp, coil spring and tread depth — malfunction indicator lamp alone was recorded 10 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 10.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.6% | 13 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 2.4% | 12 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 9 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.6% | 8 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.8% | 4 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.6% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 10 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 8 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 6 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 4 |
| 6 | Side repeaters | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.2% | 110 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.3% | 46 |
| 3 | Other defects | 1.4% | 7 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.4% | 7 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.0% | 5 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 4 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 267 | 4.9% |
| 30-60k | 204 | 10.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 251 | 8.4% |
| Diesel | 244 | 7.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96 | 5.2% |
| 2022 | 101 | 9.9% |
| 2023 | 100 | 8.0% |
| 2024 | 98 | 6.1% |
| 2025 | 100 | 10.0% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Eagle
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 2.6% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (2.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Emissions & environmental (2.4% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Lighting & signalling (1.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2017 Jaguar Eagles pass their MOT?
92.1% of the 495 2017 Jaguar Eagle MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Jaguar Eagle?
Tyres, recorded in 2.6% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (2.4%).
Does the 2017 Eagle get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.9% in the 0-30k band to 10.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 495 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.