2017 · 7 years old at test · Electric mostly

2017 Tesla Model X MOT pass rate and common faults

2,006 MOT tests in 2024. 79.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time79.7%
Failed or needed repairs20.3%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,006 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed5.1%
    178 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    170 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    36 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.9%
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.9%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.8%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres13.8%
  2. Brakes3.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  4. Suspension3.4%
  5. Body & chassis1.3%
  6. Lights & electrics1.2%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.8%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2017 Tesla Model X?

In 2024, 79.7% of 2017 Tesla Model X cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,006 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Tesla Model X?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Tesla Model X reliable at MOT time?

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