Tesla Model S MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Tesla Model S. Check any Model S by registration number below.
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74.8%
Avg Pass Rate
-9.9%
vs Tesla Avg
8
Year Ranges
Average
Reliability
Tesla Model S — MOT Reliability Overview
The Tesla Model S has an average MOT pass rate of 74.8%, which is 9.9 percentage points below the Tesla brand average of 84.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Model S on the road.
The most common reasons a Tesla Model S fails its MOT are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your Model S for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Typical mileage for the Model S is around 52,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Model S, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.
Before buying a used Tesla Model S, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Tesla Model S performs at MOT across different model years.
2020
Based on 35 vehicles
3.4%
10.3%
51k mi
2019
Based on 2,142 vehicles
3.8%
9.3%
94k mi
2018
Based on 5,216 vehicles
4.2%
11.5%
88k mi
2017
Based on 7,104 vehicles
4.8%
13.6%
93k mi
2016
Based on 6,532 vehicles
5.2%
15.6%
2015
Based on 3,580 vehicles
6.2%
18.7%
169k mi
2014
Based on 5,000 vehicles
0.0%
0.1%
30k mi
52k mi
95k mi
0
Based on 10,783 vehicles
73k mi
Top MOT Failures — Tesla Model S
The most common reasons a Tesla Model S fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
A tyre cords visible or damaged
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
A tyre seriously damaged
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Offside
Typical Mileage — Tesla Model S
Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2014 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Model S.
At 3 Years
30,000
miles
At 5 Years
52,000
miles
At 10 Years
95,000
miles
Other Tesla Models
Compare MOT reliability across Tesla models.
Tesla Model S — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Tesla Model S MOT and reliability.
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