2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range + Electric · LB69 CVC

The most recent DVSA examination on 13 January 2026 resulted in a PASS, although two advisories were issued against the nearside front suspension arm pin or bush and the front brake pads, both of which warrant prompt attention. Reviewing the full MOT trajectory, the vehicle has demonstrated a broadly stable compliance record interspersed with two earlier failures, one of which was particularly serious. The November 2024 test produced a Dangerous defect for two fractured rear road wheels alongside Major registration plate lamp failures, and the November 2022 test recorded five Dangerous tyre-related failures for sub-1.6mm tread depth and exposed ply or cords across all four corners. Although the car has since passed subsequent tests, the recurrence of tyre damage advisories in 2025 and the suspension bush advisories on both front and rear axles indicate an emerging pattern of consumable wear that a buyer should not dismiss as routine. The overall trend suggests that while the vehicle is currently roadworthy, vigilance over tyres, suspension components, and brake friction material is required going forward. Recorded mileage stands at 69,300 miles over a seven-year life, equating to approximately 9,900 miles annually, which is broadly consistent with typical private use for this model and age. There are no significant gaps or unusually rapid accumulation periods evident in the MOT record, suggesting the vehicle has been in regular service rather than left standing for prolonged periods. This pattern of consistent usage is generally favourable for an electric vehicle, as it implies regular drive cycle activity that helps maintain battery conditioning, brake disc surface hygiene through periodic light use of the friction brakes, and consistent thermal cycling of drivetrain components. That said, the cumulative wear implied by nearly seventy thousand miles on suspension bushes, brake components, and tyres is meaningful and aligns with the advisories already recorded. Given the recurring suspension arm pin and bush advisories on both the nearside front and offside rear axles, a prospective buyer should conduct a careful road test listening for clonks, knocks, or imprecise responses over broken surfaces, speed humps, and during direction changes, as worn bushes typically generate audible impacts and can induce vague steering feel or uneven tyre wear across the axle. The bushes should also be visually inspected on a ramp for cracking, splitting, or excessive play at the mounting points. The 2026 advisory on the front brake pads indicates they are nearing the end of their service life, so the buyer should expect replacement in the near term and should inspect the brake discs for lipping, scoring, or corrosion pitting, particularly given that electric vehicles rely heavily on regenerative braking, which can lead to disc surface corrosion if the vehicle has experienced periods of low mechanical braking demand. Any brake shudder, vibration under pedal application, or pulling to one side during stopping should be treated as a priority rectification matter. The tyre history warrants close attention, as the vehicle has previously failed for dangerously low tread and exposed cords on multiple positions and has subsequently carried advisories for sidewall damage, cuts, and nails in the rear nearside tyre. All four tyres should be inspected for current tread depth with a calibrated gauge, for age-related sidewall perishing or cracking given that rubber compounds degrade with calendar age regardless of mileage, and for any repair plugs particularly on the rear axle. Additionally, while the fractured rear wheels from 2024 were rectified and the car subsequently passed, the buyer should verify that the replacement wheels conform to manufacturer specification and that wheel integrity is sound. Beyond the recorded defects, age-appropriate inspection should include verification of the high-voltage battery state of health through the vehicle telemetry or a specialist diagnostic, confirmation of tyre age codes on all positions, a check of the 12V auxiliary battery condition, and review of the service history for evidence of brake fluid changes, cabin filter replacement, and any Tesla-specific drivetrain or inverter updates, all of which are time-sensitive regardless of the mileage recorded.