2026 Jaecoo 7 Black Luxury Phev Auto 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · JM02 ADE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in late January 2026, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed the most recent test at 61,472 miles, it previously failed due to critical safety defects. The tester identified significantly worn front brake discs, pads below the legal 1.5mm limit, and a front tyre with insufficient tread depth. This late-stage failure indicates that the previous owner neglected basic consumable maintenance until the vehicle was legally deemed unfit for the road. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per annum. Records show a steady progression from 36,291 miles in January 2023 to 44,939 miles in February 2024, and then to 54,103 miles by January 2025. This usage suggests the car was not subjected to high-distance motorway stress, yet the gap of over 7,000 miles between the 2025 and 2026 tests was more than enough to cause the total wear on the braking system and tyres that resulted in the January failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front braking assembly to ensure the components replaced after the failure were of quality and not merely budget alternatives. The 2023 advisory regarding undertrays restricting the view of fuel and brake pipes requires a manual check with a torch to identify hidden corrosion or damage that the tester could not see. Given the previous failure to monitor pad wear, the buyer should also inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of premature fatigue, as the record suggests a history of only addressing faults when a failure occurs.