2014 · 10 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2014 Tesla Model S MOT pass rate and common faults

546 MOT tests in 2024. 72.2% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time72.2%
Failed or needed repairs27.8%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 546 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.0%
    60 marked dangerous
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    18 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.6%
  7. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle1.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    14 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres13.9%
  2. Suspension13.0%
  3. Lights & electrics6.0%
  4. Brakes4.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  6. Body & chassis1.8%
  7. Steering1.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.4%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Tesla Model S?

In 2024, 72.2% of 2014 Tesla Model S cars passed their MOT first time, across 546 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Tesla Model S?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 Tesla Model S reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).