2016 Tesla Model S Electricity · 3 BDS

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding deferred servicing of consumable wear items. The most recent test in April 2026 at 87,195 miles flagged front tyres worn close to the legal limit and thin rear brake pads. This follows a pattern established in 2024 and 2025 where thin front pads and worn discs were repeatedly noted, suggesting the owner addresses components only upon failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 87,195 miles over ten years, the car averages approximately 8,700 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a premium electric vehicle. There is a significant jump in usage between May 2025 and April 2026, where the vehicle covered over 20,000 miles in just eleven months. This rapid accumulation of mileage explains the accelerated wear observed on the brakes and tyres in the latest MOT record compared to the much cleaner report seen at the 48,048-mile mark in 2022. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The tester identified corrosion on the front brake pipes in 2025 and the offside rear caliper rigid pipe in 2024; these should be checked for structural degradation to ensure no fluid leaks occur. Additionally, the nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage was noted with play in 2023, suggesting suspension components may be reaching the end of their life. Given the report of uneven tyre wear on the edges, a professional alignment check is mandatory to prevent premature failure of new tyres.