2020 · 4 years old at test · Electric mostly

2020 Tesla Model X MOT pass rate and common faults

1,386 MOT tests in 2024. 81.5% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time81.5%
Failed or needed repairs18.5%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,386 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed7.6%
    202 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    89 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.1%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.9%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    12 marked dangerous
  10. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres16.2%
  2. Suspension3.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  4. Body & chassis1.2%
  5. Lights & electrics1.1%
  6. Brakes0.9%
  7. Wheels0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.0%
  3. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush 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 2020 Tesla Model X?

In 2024, 81.5% of 2020 Tesla Model X cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,386 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Tesla Model X?

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 2020 Tesla Model X reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).