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2018 Tesla Model S Electric · GY18 XJA

GY18 XJA

2018 Tesla Model S (electric). First registered 21 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 136,744 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
TESLA MODEL S
Year / Origin
2018 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 19 Jun 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
136,744 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
Electric
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19 Jun 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Electric
Year
2018
Engine
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Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent test on 16 June 2025 at 126,094 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, following a failure just six days prior at 125,963 miles. This brief failure likely represented an administrative or a minor component issue that was rectified immediately, as the subsequent pass showed no lingering mechanical or safety-related faults. The mileage pattern indicates high annual usage, averaging approximately 15,700 miles per year over its eight-year life. Between June 2022 and June 2025, the vehicle covered 51,367 miles, showing a consistent accumulation of roughly 17,000 to 20,000 miles annually. This high rate of travel suggests the car was used for long-distance commuting, which places specific demands on heavy-duty components like the suspension and braking system compared to low-mileage city cars. Given the high mileage and the specific nature of the Model S, a physical inspection must focus on the integrity of the air suspension system. Buyers should check for worn control arm bushings, leaking air struts, or signs of premature tyre wear which often manifest under high mileage cycles. While the MOT record is clean of structural corrosion, the weight of the vehicle accelerates the wear on brake discs and calipers, so ensure there is no uneven wear or binding that has developed since the June test.
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GY18 XJA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
  • 136,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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GY18 XJA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 00:15
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Tesla Model S (GY18 XJA) between June 2023 and June 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.

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ADVISORY

GY18 XJA Mileage History

  1. 06/06/202396,044 mi
  2. 12/06/2024112,036 mi+15,992 mi
  3. 10/06/2025125,963 mi+13,927 mi
  4. 16/06/2025126,094 mi+131 mi
  5. 02/06/2026136,744 mi+10,650 mi

Average of roughly 13,612 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
No Open Safety Recalls

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
No outstanding recalls
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