TESLA 32018 · ELECTRICITY

This 2018 Tesla 3 has passed all three recorded MOT tests without any defects noted, which is an encouraging sign of basic mechanical and safety compliance. The most recent test in February 2023 shows the vehicle at 47,884 miles with a clean pass, and the recorded mileage has remained unchanged since that test, suggesting the vehicle may have been in storage or very light use for the past three years. The low mileage relative to age is the most significant pattern here. At roughly 5,986 miles per year, this vehicle has been driven considerably less than average. Whilst low mileage can mean less wear on consumables like brake pads and tyres, it can also mask problems that emerge during periods of prolonged inactivity. Extended standing can cause issues with battery condition, fluid degradation, brake corrosion, and tyre sidewall cracking that may not show up immediately in an MOT but could develop into safety risks. The stable trend across the three MOT records is positive in that no defects have accumulated or been recorded. However, the three-year gap since the last test is a notable concern. An MOT was due in February 2024 at the latest, and the vehicle appears to be without a current certificate. This either means the vehicle has not been tested recently or the MOT history provided is incomplete.