2020 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Electric · DC52 MAC

A clean MOT record with no advisories on the most recent test dated 23 September 2025 points to a vehicle that has cleared DVSA inspection criteria without any items requiring attention or future monitoring. Across the four recorded tests spanning 2023 to 2025, this Model 3 has produced only one set of advisories, all issued on the March 2023 test when all four brake discs were noted as worn, pitted, or scored though not seriously weakened. Since that single advisory event, the braking components have not been flagged again over two subsequent tests covering more than two years, suggesting the discs were either replaced or have worn within acceptable limits. There are no recorded failures, no structural corrosion advisories, no suspension component flags, and no exhaust or lighting defects across the history. The overall pattern is one of stable roadworthiness under MOT inspection standards with no recurring problem areas. Mileage has accumulated at roughly 10,718 miles per year, which sits close to typical usage for a six-year-old vehicle and indicates regular rather than occasional driving. The gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests covers twelve months and the intervals between subsequent tests are shorter, reflecting annual MOT scheduling. There are no extended multi-year gaps in testing that would suggest the vehicle was laid up or off the road, and no rapid mileage surges between recorded readings that would indicate inconsistent use or clock irregularities. The consistent annual accumulation is consistent with a car in active daily or commuter service, which means the mechanical components have been worked regularly rather than suffering the particular wear patterns associated with very low mileage or prolonged standing. From a wear perspective, the annual mileage is sufficient to keep seals, brakes, and drivetrain lubricants functioning as intended without being so high as to imply severe component fatigue ahead of schedule. For a prospective buyer, the only component area flagged in the history is the brake discs, which warrants specific attention given that even though no advisory was issued in 2024 or 2025, the 2023 notes recorded wear across all four corners. On inspection, the discs should be checked for visible lipping at the outer edge, any sign of corrosion pitting that has progressed since the 2023 test, and the general disc thickness measured against the manufacturer minimum. On a test drive, any brake pedal pulsation, vibration through the steering wheel under firm braking, or grinding noises from the front or rear would indicate the discs have worn beyond serviceable condition. Beyond the braking system, the absence of suspension, steering, or corrosion advisories means the test drive should focus on whether any knocks, creaks, or clonks are detectable over uneven road surfaces, particularly from the front and rear suspension linkages, which can wear on higher mileage EVs regardless of MOT flags. The steering should remain precise without pulling to either side under braking or acceleration, given the dual-motor all-wheel-drive configuration. Although EVs of this age and mileage do not require an exhaust or emissions check at MOT, buyers should still inspect the underside of the vehicle for any oil weeping from the reduction gear assemblies, condition of the high-voltage cable routing visible from beneath, and general underfloor corrosion which is not always captured in MOT testing. The tyres should be checked for even wear across both axles, as inconsistent wear patterns can indicate alignment or suspension geometry issues not necessarily flagged at test time. Given the consistent roadworthiness record and no recurring component concerns, the primary residual risk centres on the brake discs originally flagged in 2023 and any progressive wear that may have developed in the intervening years since the last advisory was recorded. A thorough physical inspection of braking performance and disc condition, alongside a test drive to confirm smooth suspension and steering behaviour, should form the core of any pre-purchase evaluation.