2018 · 6 years old at test · Electric mostly

2018 Tesla Model X MOT pass rate and common faults

1,407 MOT tests in 2024. 79.5% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time79.5%
Failed or needed repairs20.5%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,407 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed7.6%
    181 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    89 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.8%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.7%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    11 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    10 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%
  10. Washers: not working0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres16.6%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  3. Suspension2.6%
  4. Brakes2.3%
  5. Lights & electrics1.6%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.6%
  7. Steering0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.5%

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 2018 Tesla Model X?

In 2024, 79.5% of 2018 Tesla Model X cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,407 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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 2018 Tesla Model X reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).