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2017 Tesla Model S Electricity · J55 MBA

J55 MBA

2017 Tesla Model S (electricity). First registered 01/09/2017. Recorded mileage 162,861 miles. MOT valid until 23/03/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.

Make & Model
TESLA MODEL S
Year / Origin
2017
MOT Status
Valid until 23/03/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/06/2027)
Recorded Mileage
162,861 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
ELECTRICITY
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23/03/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/06/2027
Fuel Type
ELECTRICITY
Year
2017
Engine
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J55 MBA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
  • 162,861 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
68
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Tesla Model S

Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

J55 MBA Mileage History

  1. 01/12/2023114,823 mi
  2. 28/05/2024131,015 mi+16,192 mi
  3. 27/11/2024141,657 mi+10,642 mi
  4. 10/03/2026162,851 mi+21,194 mi
  5. 24/03/2026162,861 mi+10 mi

Average of roughly 20,788 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J55 MBA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Sept 2026, 10:31
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 2017 Tesla Model S (J55 MBA) between December 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 March 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint and centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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