2023 Jaguar F-Pace 5.0L Petrol · SV23 LMX

This 2023 Jaguar F-PACE shows a clear and concerning pattern of recurring issues, primarily with tyres and more recently a drivetrain fault. Its most recent MOT in March 2026 was a pass, but it required the same advisories for all front tyres being worn close to the limit and worn on the edge, plus a nearside rear tyre showing cracking or perishing. The real concern comes from the failed MOT test just three days prior. This test revealed more severe defects: an offside front driveshaft boot had split, and there was a dangerous bulge in the offside rear tyre caused by structural failure. While the bulge and the split boot were repaired to pass the subsequent test, the underlying pattern of tyre wear and damage across all four corners is a significant red flag. The condition trend appears to be worsening, not stable. The progression from a major structural tyre failure and a split CV boot, followed immediately by multiple tyres still being at their legal edge, suggests a possible combination of aggressive alignment issues, poor quality tyres, or a history of hitting potholes or kerbs. The fact that the same tyre edge-wearing advisories reappeared so quickly after the failed test indicates the root cause may not have been fully resolved. The recorded mileage of 18,543 over three years is roughly average for its age, which doesn't clearly point to extremely hard use or long periods of standing. However, the severe nature of the tyre damage (a bulge and perishing) alongside drivetrain wear (split boot) is more consistent with rough use or a lack of routine inspection than with simple age.