TESLA 32020 · ELECTRICITY

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, having passed its most recent test on 31 October 2025 at 40,212 miles with no recorded defects. The immediate prior test, conducted just two days earlier on 29 October 2025, failed due to an offside front tyre with exposed ply and cords, a breach of MOT item 5.2.3(d)(ii). There is no evidence of worsening mechanical or structural faults across the recorded test history, as the only identified defect was a consumable tyre issue remedied before the successful retest, indicating a stable maintenance trend for the components covered by MOT testing. As a 2020 model, the vehicle is approximately six years old as of June 2026, with 40,212 recorded miles averaging roughly 6,700 miles per year, a rate consistent with typical use for its age. The 13-month gap between the September 2024 test at 31,383 miles and the October 2025 tests saw it cover 8,829 miles, which aligns with its average annual mileage, with no evidence of rapid wear-inducing high mileage or long periods of standing that would accelerate degradation of mechanical components. The MOT record is sparse, with only three entries on file, but no recurring non-consumable defects are logged across the tests. A buyer should first verify in person that the offside front tyre flagged in the October 2025 failure was fully replaced rather than repaired, as exposed ply or cords represent a structural tyre defect that cannot be safely remedied with a repair. While no suspension, brake, or structural defects appear on the MOT record, Tesla Model 3s of this vintage are prone to wear of front suspension bushes and rear brake caliper binding, so these components should be inspected for play, corrosion, or sticking during a pre-purchase check. It is also advisable to review full service records to confirm regular maintenance was carried out between MOT tests, as the sparse official record does not capture non-mandatory servicing that impacts long-term reliability.