2020 Jaguar I-Pace Electricity · OE70 TPU

A broadly clean three-test MOT record sits underneath this Jaguar I-Pace, but the most recent pass on 7 April 2026 carries three advisories that warrant direct attention from any prospective buyer. The earlier examinations on 4 December 2023 and 5 December 2024 returned no defects at all, indicating a stable roadworthy trajectory up to that point. The 2026 pass therefore marks a clear shift, with wear now beginning to surface on items that a clean record prior to this would have masked. The pattern itself is not yet concerning in MOT terms, as all items were advisory rather than failure-grade, but it does point to components approaching the threshold of replacement and worth budgeting for. At roughly 32,933 miles over six years, annual accumulation works out at about 5,500 miles per year, which is notably below the average mileage for a vehicle of this age. Lower usage on an electric vehicle of this type can reduce wear on friction components such as brake discs and pads, given that regenerative braking handles much of the deceleration, though it can also allow corrosion to develop on otherwise lightly worked brake surfaces. The gaps between tests are also notable: there is no recorded MOT until December 2023, which is consistent with the vehicle being first registered in 2020 and therefore not requiring an MOT until its third anniversary. The spacing of the recorded tests is therefore regular and unremarkable, and no lengthy lay-up period is evident from the data available. The tyre advisories on both rear wheels, recorded as worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, suggest that uneven shoulder wear is present rather than simple central tread depletion. On inspection, look closely at the inner and outer tread blocks of all four tyres and check for feathering or stepped wear, which can point to a suspension geometry issue or incorrect wheel alignment. Uneven edge wear on an I-Pace is worth investigating, as it can indicate thrust angle misalignment, worn rear suspension bushes, or a partially seized suspension component. Confirm that all four tyres are of matching make, size, and tread depth, as mismatched fitment on a high-performance electric vehicle can affect traction control calibration and accelerated wear. The advisory regarding the rear shock absorber bushes beginning to crack is a typical early-warning item for a vehicle of this mileage and age and is consistent with rubber components hardening and degrading through normal use. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, speed humps, and pothole strikes, and pay particular attention to any rear-end instability under cornering or a sense that the body is taking longer to settle after a bump. With the vehicle stationary, push firmly at each rear corner and release; excessive bounce or a lack of damping control suggests the shock absorbers themselves may be approaching replacement. Given the rear tyre wear pattern in conjunction with the shock advisory, it would be prudent to have the rear suspension geometry and bushes inspected by a specialist, as the two findings together may be linked rather than coincidental.