2019 · 5 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2019 Tesla Model S MOT pass rate and common faults

1,138 MOT tests in 2024. 83.1% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time83.1%
Failed or needed repairs16.9%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,138 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.5%
    71 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    59 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    11 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.7%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    8 marked dangerous
  8. Road Wheels - condition: fractured0.6%
    11 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres10.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  3. Lights & electrics2.8%
  4. Brakes2.2%
  5. Suspension1.9%
  6. Wheels0.8%
  7. Steering0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 2019 Tesla Model S?

In 2024, 83.1% of 2019 Tesla Model S cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,138 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Tesla Model S?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Tesla Model S reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).