Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

2017 TESLA MODEL XElectric

S31 BAY

Considering this 2017 TESLA MODEL X? It's a Electric with a standard engine showing 65,006 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06/04/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Electric
Year
2017
Engine
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Mechanical Assessment
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT on 4 April 2026 at 65,006 miles showing no defects. This follows a clean pass in April 2025 at 60,901 miles, indicating that the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that meets current regulatory requirements without immediate mechanical failures. The absence of advisories in the last two testing cycles suggests a period of consistent upkeep and a lack of progressive degradation in major systems. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,223 miles per year. The records show steady progression from 25,823 miles in November 2020 to the current 65,006 miles. There are no significant gaps in usage or evidence of excessive, rapid mileage spikes that would suggest heavy commercial use. The intervals between tests remain regular, which supports a predictable maintenance schedule. Historical data reveals minor wear-and-tear issues that have since been addressed. In October 2022 at 40,864 miles, the tester flagged both nearside and offside front tyres as being worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edges. This was followed by a recorded defect in October 2023 at 50,303 miles, where the nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint exhibited slight play. While these issues were resolved to achieve subsequent passes, they indicate that components subject to friction and road impact require periodic monitoring. A prospective buyer should perform a physical inspection of the front suspension assembly to ensure the ball joint play noted in 2023 has been fully rectified and remains within tolerance. Given the previous tyre wear issues, checking the current tread depth and looking for uneven wear patterns will help confirm that the wheel alignment remains correct. The recent clean history suggests the drivetrain and structural integrity are currently sound, but the suspension components remain the primary area for mechanical scrutiny.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
✓ No outstanding recalls
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 28 Jul 2026, 18:07
Mechanic's Historical Review
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT on 4 April 2026 at 65,006 miles showing no defects. This follows a clean pass in April 2025 at 60,901 miles, indicating that the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that meets current regulatory requirements without immediate mechanical failures. The absence of advisories in the last two testing cycles suggests a period of consistent upkeep and a lack of progressive degradation in major systems. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,223 miles per year. The records show steady progression from 25,823 miles in November 2020 to the current 65,006 miles. There are no significant gaps in usage or evidence of excessive, rapid mileage spikes that would suggest heavy commercial use. The intervals between tests remain regular, which supports a predictable maintenance schedule. Historical data reveals minor wear-and-tear issues that have since been addressed. In October 2022 at 40,864 miles, the tester flagged both nearside and offside front tyres as being worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edges. This was followed by a recorded defect in October 2023 at 50,303 miles, where the nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint exhibited slight play. While these issues were resolved to achieve subsequent passes, they indicate that components subject to friction and road impact require periodic monitoring. A prospective buyer should perform a physical inspection of the front suspension assembly to ensure the ball joint play noted in 2023 has been fully rectified and remains within tolerance. Given the previous tyre wear issues, checking the current tread depth and looking for uneven wear patterns will help confirm that the wheel alignment remains correct. The recent clean history suggests the drivetrain and structural integrity are currently sound, but the suspension components remain the primary area for mechanical scrutiny.
MOT Test History Overview

Checking the history for this 2017 Tesla Model X (S31 BAY), we found 5 MOT results in the period of October 2022 to April 2026.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 5 passes and 0 failures recorded. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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ADVISORY