2016 Tesla Model S Electricity · DU08 ACE

The 2016 Tesla Model S holds a roadworthy status based on the latest DVSA test conducted on 22 September 2025 at 142,081 miles, approximately ten months before today's evaluation date of 21 July 2026, returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across the five-entry history from August 2022, the maintenance trend stays stable, with zero advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. The concurrent fail logged on 28 August 2024 at 130,072 miles, also with no defects noted, indicates an administrative anomaly rather than mechanical decline. Mileage accumulation reflects above-average use for a decade-old vehicle. The odometer climbed from 77,882 miles at the 11 August 2022 test to 106,939 miles by 8 August 2023, a steep 29,057-mile jump in under twelve months. Growth eased to 23,133 miles by the August 2024 examination and further slowed to 12,009 miles by September 2025. Such a pattern suggests early heavy commuting that later reduced, yet total distance remains high and implies greater strain on consumables and suspension than a lower-mileage counterpart. No recurring faults appear in the official record, so the buyer cannot draw warnings from past advisories. Prudent physical checks remain necessary. A technician should press-test the suspension bushes and coil springs for play or fracture, and examine brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, as these items escape MOT detection when within limits. Tyre tread and sidewall condition warrant measurement despite no failures logged. Structural integrity shows no corrosion flags in the tests, but underbody inspection for rust around sills and subframes is wise given winter road exposure over ten years. The electric drivetrain and high-voltage battery fall outside MOT scope; independent diagnostic review of cell balance and cooling loop condition is recommended before purchase. The clean paper history indicates previous owners kept statutory testing compliant, though it does not guarantee component longevity at 142,081 miles.