2018 Jaguar E-Pace 2.0L Diesel · GE09 EME

The 2018 Jaguar E-PACE presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 26 June 2025 at 37,005 miles passed, but the tester flagged front brake discs worn, pitted, or scored on their inner surfaces, alongside both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on both edges. This is a notable deterioration from the clean bill of health recorded in June 2022 at 11,019 miles. The trend is worsening. A vehicle that ran defect-free through its early years has now accumulated two advisories in consecutive tests, suggesting the current or most recent keeper deferred basic brake and tyre upkeep. The mileage pattern raises questions. The car covered roughly 19,953 miles between June 2022 and June 2023, then added another 7,533 miles by June 2024, before recording zero further mileage between June 2024 and June 2025. That flatline over the most recent twelve-month period is unusual. It could indicate the vehicle stood unused for an extended period, which carries its own risks: perished rubber components, stale fuel, brake surface corrosion, and dried-out seals. Low annual use at roughly 4,626 miles per year is not inherently problematic, but prolonged inactivity demands closer scrutiny of components that deteriorate with age and lack of use rather than mileage alone. The recurring brake disc advisory is the most significant mechanical concern. The same defect appeared in June 2024 at 27,486 miles and again in June 2025 at 37,005 miles, despite a nine-month gap with zero recorded travel. This suggests the discs were already degraded before the car was parked, and surface corrosion during the stationary period may have accelerated pitting and scoring. A buyer should have the front discs and pads measured for thickness, runout, and uneven wear. The dual front tyre wear on both edges, flagged in the latest test, points to possible tracking misalignment or under-inflation over time. Have the front suspension geometry checked, and inspect the inner sidewalls for cracking. Beyond the flagged items, examine the underbody for corrosion given the periods of inactivity, check the condition of all rubber bushes and gaiters for perishing, and verify the operation of the electronic parking brake and ABS system. The offside wiper defect from the June 2023 failure was minor and likely resolved, but confirm the wiper arms and blades are serviceable. A pre-purchase inspection by a marque specialist is strongly advised before committing.