2022 Jaguar I-Pace HSE Black Electric · NE13 ELE

With an annual mileage of roughly 13,900 miles against a four-year-old chassis, this I-PACE has covered considerably more ground than the typical early-life electric SUV, and that elevated usage is the defining mechanical story behind the record. Although the file is short and broadly favourable on its face, it would be misleading to read it as a stamp of long-term durability; it is simply a snapshot across the vehicle's first two MOT tests, the most recent being a pass on 10 April 2026 with no advisories recorded. The single failure, logged at the immediately preceding attempt on 31 March 2025, was a nearside rear tyre with a cut deep enough to expose the ply or cords — a defect that, on a high-mass EV such as the I-PACE, can quickly escalate from a slow pressure loss to a catastrophic sidewall failure under the additional unsprung loading. The fact that the car passed cleanly ten days later on 2 April 2025 after presumably replacing the tyre suggests the issue was addressed at component level rather than indicating any deeper structural concern. The recorded odometer reading of 55,666 miles at the 2026 test represents an aggressive accumulation for a vehicle of this age and class, well above the average for a 2022-registered passenger car. Two MOT tests are recorded in the file, with no significant gaps or unusual jumps in the mileage between them, implying continuous service rather than long periods off the road. Mechanically, this pattern matters because the I-PACE's dual-motor drivetrain, air suspension (where fitted), and oversized brake package all carry higher per-mile wear rates than a conventional hatchback; higher annual mileage accelerates depletion of tyre tread, brake disc and pad material, suspension bush compliance, and the condition of underbody shielding and high-voltage cabling. The single tyre failure recorded is consistent with that elevated usage, as kerbing damage, pothole strikes, and accelerated shoulder wear are statistically more probable at this mileage band. For a prospective buyer, the test drive should focus on the symptoms consistent with high electric-vehicle mileage rather than routine combustion-engine wear items. Listen for any knocking, clonking, or clonking over uneven surfaces from the front suspension, particularly from the lower control arms and anti-roll bar bushes, which carry significant load on the I-PACE; check for uneven tyre wear across the rear axle, as misalignment following the recorded nearside cut, or earlier kerb impacts, often shows as inner-edge feathering. On the move, test for steering pull under heavy braking, which on this platform can indicate warped front discs rather than simply pad wear, and feel for vibration through the pedal — a known issue on EVs whose regenerative and friction braking systems can produce uneven disc deposition. Finally, inspect the nearside rear wheelarch and tyre sidewall closely for any residual scarring, as the recorded cut suggests that area has sustained contact damage at some point and may be prone to repeat issues. Beyond the directly flagged components, the buyer should also verify the condition of items that an MOT does not cover but which are directly affected by this usage profile. Confirm that the high-voltage battery state of health is documented, as capacity loss accelerates with both mileage and rapid DC charging cycles, and ask for evidence of the tyre replacement carried out after the March 2025 failure to ensure a matching specification was fitted. Examine the underside for any undertray damage or exposed cabling, as higher mileage on urban and suburban roads increases the likelihood of scraping events, and check that the air suspension (if equipped) rises and settles smoothly without warning messages, given that compressor and valve block wear is mileage-sensitive on this model. In summary, the MOT file is reassuringly clean on the visible-test items, but the elevated mileage and the recorded tyre failure mean a thorough physical inspection of tyres, brakes, suspension, and high-voltage ancillaries is essential before purchase.