2020 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD Electricity · LB70 DWU

The most recent DVSA examination on 18 June 2026 returned a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded, and this is mirrored by an earlier pass on 7 January 2026 with no recorded issues. Reviewing the trend across the available history, the vehicle has now successfully completed two consecutive tests without any advisories, suggesting that the corrective work carried out following the January 2026 failure has addressed the previous concerns. The earlier failure was specifically related to tyre condition rather than any structural or mechanical fault, and the brake-related advisories from 2023 and 2025 were progressive in nature, each merely flagging wear levels that were deemed not yet excessive. Overall, the maintenance trajectory appears stable and trending positively, with no recurring advisories across the same components between tests, which is a reassuring indicator of attentive upkeep. With 70,397 miles recorded over approximately six years, this Tesla Model 3 Performance is averaging around 11,733 miles per year, which is broadly consistent with typical usage patterns for a vehicle of this age and type. There are no significant gaps in the recorded mileage that would suggest long periods of standing unused, nor is there evidence of unusually rapid accumulation that might point to excessive motorway or commercial use. For an electric vehicle, this annual mileage is healthy and beneficial, as regular driving helps maintain battery conditioning, prevents brake calipers from seizing through inactivity, and keeps the suspension and tyres in consistent working order. The continuous testing history with progressive mileages supports the conclusion that this car has been in steady, regular service rather than left idle or subjected to extreme use. Given the clean recent MOT outcomes, the focus of any pre-purchase inspection should shift toward the age and mileage-related items that the test does not cover. Although the EV drivetrain eliminates many traditional service items, the tyres should still be physically inspected for sidewall cracking or perishing associated with their age, even if the tread depth appears adequate, as rubber compounds degrade with calendar age regardless of mileage. The 12V auxiliary battery, which manages essential control systems in Teslas, should be checked for state of health, particularly as a weak cell can cause a range of electrical anomalies. Brake discs on a Tesla are prone to surface corrosion from regenerative braking reducing friction pad application, so during a test drive any binding calipers, pulling under gentle application, or pulsation through the pedal should be noted, and the discs themselves inspected for any heavy rust scoring that might necessitate machining or replacement. Additionally, the condition of the suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and coil springs should be evaluated for any knocking or clonking over uneven surfaces, as these wear items are influenced as much by time as by mileage. Because brake disc wear advisories were recorded in both 2023 and 2025, albeit at a non-excessive level, it would be prudent to measure current disc thickness against the manufacturer minimum specification, and to inspect the friction pads for remaining material. Although the latest test recorded no brake advisories, the discs have been gradually wearing and may now be approaching the point where replacement is imminent, particularly at the front axle which carries the majority of regenerative and friction braking effort on this model. The cabin filter, brake fluid, and any cooling system fluid for the battery and motor assemblies should also be verified as serviced in accordance with manufacturer schedules, as these are time-based rather than mileage-based interventions. Finally, a thorough diagnostic scan for any stored Tesla-specific fault codes relating to the high-voltage system, charging hardware, and driver assistance cameras would be highly advisable, as such issues would not typically manifest during a standard MOT examination.