Tesla Model S
MOT data from 13,362 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 86.4%. Average mileage at test: 82,711 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 451 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 400 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 393 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 294 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 117 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 102 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 92 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 89 |
| a door will not open using the relevant control or close properly | 63 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 60 |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 766 | 80.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2015 | 2,097 | 83.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2016 | 3,620 | 85% | |
| Top failures: a tyre cords visible or damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2017 | 3,336 | 87.9% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2018 | 2,511 | 89% | |
| Top failures: a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2019 | 984 | 90.2% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
54,862 mi
Median
77,248 mi
75th percentile
103,439 mi
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