2020 Jaguar E-Pace 2.0L Diesel · 600 XAD

The vehicle's current roadworthiness status is precarious due to a recent failure on 1 April 2026, although it passed a retest on the same day. The maintenance trend shows signs of declining attention to basic consumables. While the 2023 test at 18,271 miles showed no defects, the subsequent years have seen recurring issues with tyre wear and a significant failure regarding the engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). The fact that the MIL was flagged as inoperative or indicating a malfunction during the April 2026 test suggests a potential electronic or sensor-related fault that required immediate rectification to meet legal standards. The mileage profile indicates very light usage for a 2020 model, averaging approximately 4,665 miles per year. The vehicle covered 3,592 miles between March 2025 and April 2026, and 3,912 miles between April 2024 and March 2025. This low annual mileage often implies the vehicle spends extended periods stationary, which can lead to uneven tyre wear or degradation of rubber components. The record shows a consistent pattern of low-mileage intervals, but the lack of heavy usage does not prevent the emergence of wear-related defects. A prospective buyer should focus on the recurring tyre issues noted in the March 2025, April 2026 failure, and April 2026 pass records. Both nearside and offside front tyres have been flagged multiple times for being worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edges, which may indicate an underlying wheel alignment issue or suspension geometry problem. The repeated mention of edge wear suggests the vehicle might require a professional four-wheel alignment check to prevent premature replacement of new tyres. The 2024 advisory regarding slightly damaged nearside and offside rear seat belts should also be verified for physical integrity. Given the recent engine MIL failure, a diagnostic scan should be performed to ensure no underlying fault codes remain stored in the ECU. While the mechanical history is relatively sparse, the shift from a clean 2023 record to multiple advisories and a failure in 2026 necessitates a thorough check of the front axle components and electronic sensor functionality.