Tesla Model S MOT Results

Registered in 2014
84.3% pass rate
from 612 tests in 2021
(36% better than other 2014 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Tesla Model S is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
  • 4.1% fail on Suspension
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.49% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.49% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Springs (78% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Coil springs (78% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Coil spring (78% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 2.9% fail on Brakes
    • 2.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Brake performance not tested (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.82% fail on Mechanical brake components (67% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.65% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.16% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.16% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.33% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 2.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (66% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.98% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.65% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.33% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.16% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.16% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 2.0% fail on Visibility (50% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.65% fail on Washers
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.98% fail on Doors (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Other passenger's door (14 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Door condition (15 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Front passenger's door (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
  • 0.49% fail on Steering
    • 0.49% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.49% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.16% fail on Airbags
      • 0.16% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Condition
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  • Tesla Model S (2014 on)
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