2021 Jaguar I-Pace Black Electric · KY71 SZP

A largely unblemished DVSA record supports the roadworthiness narrative of this 2021 Jaguar I-Pace, with the most recent assessment on 26 November 2025 returning a pass and only minor tyre-related advisories to note. Across the recorded testing period, the vehicle has produced only one prior MOT in December 2024, which was completed without any defects or advisories. With two consecutive passes and no failure history, the formal roadworthiness record shows no structural corrosion, no brake or suspension failures, no emissions non-compliance, and no lighting or visibility issues. The sole items flagged in the entire dataset are two tyre cuts recorded at the 2025 test, neither of which was considered deep enough by the examiner to reach the internal ply or cords, leaving them at advisory status rather than failure. For a five-year-old electric crossover, this represents a sparse and largely clean testing profile. With 31,458 miles recorded against a five-year vehicle age, the usage pattern equates to approximately 6,292 miles per year, which sits broadly in line with typical annual accumulations for a premium EV of this type. The mileage progression between the 2024 and 2025 tests, around three to four thousand miles added over the intervening eleven months, indicates consistent rather than sporadic use, which is generally favourable for component longevity. There are no extended gaps in testing, no multi-year lay-up periods that could have masked deterioration, and no sudden mileage spikes that would suggest an inconsistent or hard-driven history. For an electric vehicle, this kind of regular usage is mechanically relevant because it allows the high-voltage battery pack, drive units, and thermal management system to remain cycled and functional rather than sitting dormant. The two advisories from the 2025 test both concern tyre sidewall damage, with one cut on a front tyre and another on the offside rear tyre. On inspection, these should be examined physically to confirm they remain superficial and have not extended toward the cord layer through further use since the test. Sidewall cuts can propagate under load, particularly on a heavy vehicle like the I-Pace which carries substantial unsprung and kerb mass, so a close visual check of the sidewalls for any bulging, cracking, or worsening of the original cuts is worthwhile before purchase. Tyre age and tread depth should also be verified independently, as MOT records do not specify remaining tread beyond the legal minimum, and the front axle on an EV of this weight and torque tends to consume tread more rapidly than conventional vehicles. Beyond the items flagged on the MOT record, a prospective buyer should focus the test drive on the areas that commonly affect higher-mileage EVs and heavy crossovers. Listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn lower arms, anti-roll bar bushes, or drop links, and pay attention to any vibration through the steering wheel that could suggest warped front brake discs, a known concern on vehicles that spend significant time in stop-and-go urban use. Brake pedal feel should be firm and consistent, with no sponginess or excessive travel, and the regenerative braking system should engage and disengage smoothly. Finally, verify that all drive mode selections, charging port operation, and any warning messages on the instrument cluster function correctly, and confirm with the seller whether the vehicle has received its manufacturer-recommended inspections at the correct intervals, as the MOT record alone cannot confirm scheduled servicing.