2021 Jaguar F-Pace Rdynamic S D Mhev AWD A 2.0L Diesel · RA21 GZC

The vehicle presents a stable, well-maintained roadworthiness profile with one notable exception. The most recent MOT, conducted on 24 June 2024 at 23,209 miles, passed cleanly. A failure had been recorded just one mile earlier on the same date, triggered by a front tyre with exposed ply or cords, which was evidently rectified immediately before the retest. The maintenance trend is therefore stable, with no recurring mechanical or structural defects. The only advisory carried forward is a rear child seat obstructing full inspection of the adult seatbelt, which is a fitment issue rather than a mechanical fault. At roughly five years old with 23,209 recorded miles, this F-PACE has covered approximately 4,642 miles per year, which is notably low for a diesel automatic SUV of this type. The MOT history is sparse, consisting only of the two June 2024 entries, meaning there is limited data to establish a longer-term wear pattern. The low annual mileage suggests light use, but it also raises the possibility of extended periods standing still, which can lead to flat-spotted tyres, brake surface corrosion, and dried-out rubber components such as suspension bushes and door seals. The exposed ply on the front tyre flagged in the June 2024 failure is a significant find. This is not a borderline tread depth issue; it indicates structural damage to the tyre carcass, likely from a road hazard impact or sustained underinflation causing sidewall overheating. A buyer should inspect both front tyres closely for sidewall bulges, cuts, or uneven wear patterns that could point to misaligned tracking or worn suspension bushes. The rear tyres and spare should also be checked for age-related cracking, as a five-year-old performance SUV sitting on original rubber may need replacement regardless of remaining tread depth. Beyond the tyres, the child seat obstruction means the rear adult seatbelt mechanism has not been visually verified by a tester. A buyer should remove any child seat and physically test all rear seatbelts for retraction, locking, and webbing condition. Given the low mileage and short ownership history, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly around the rear subframe, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points, is advisable. Low-use diesel vehicles can suffer from DPF regeneration issues and moisture-related corrosion in the exhaust system, so a cold-start check for excessive white or blue smoke would be prudent.