Tesla Model S MOT Results

Registered in 2017

88.1% pass rate

from 2,457 tests in 2021

Pass rate by mileage

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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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Tesla Model S is unusually good or bad.

5.7% fail on Tyres (66% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Tread depth (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Condition (44% worse than other 2017 cars)
3.2% fail on Visibility
- 2.4% fail on Wipers
- 0.81% fail on Washers
- 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.12% fail on Windscreen
- 0.041% fail on View to rear
  - 0.041% fail on Mirrors
1.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.85% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.041% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.37% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.37% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.24% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.12% fail on Headlamps (76% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Headlamp
- 0.081% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.081% fail on Position lamp
- 0.081% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.081% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.081% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.081% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.081% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.041% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.041% fail on Switch
- 0.041% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.041% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.041% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.041% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
0.77% fail on Suspension
- 0.45% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.081% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.041% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.041% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.041% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.041% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.041% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.041% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
0.65% fail on Brakes (69% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.28% fail on Rbt
      - 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.081% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.081% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.081% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.081% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.041% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.041% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.24% fail on Mechanical brake components (83% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Brake linings and pads (87% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.16% fail on Brake pads (87% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.12% fail on Brake discs
- 0.041% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.041% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.28% fail on Registration plates
0.24% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.20% fail on Doors (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Other passenger's door (12 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.20% fail on Door condition (12 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Undertray
0.081% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.041% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.041% fail on Condition
- 0.041% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.041% fail on Steering
- 0.041% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.041% fail on Track rod end
0.041% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.041% fail on Attachment

Read the Honest John Review

Tesla Model S (2014 on)
Still the best real-world electric range you can buy and free charging, quiet and quick and easy, fast charging via Supercharger network, hugely spacious inside.