2022 Tesla Model 3 Electricity · LB72 VBV

A single fault-free MOT test conducted on the fifteenth of December 2025 constitutes the entirety of the official statutory roadworthiness history available for this four-year-old Tesla Model 3. While a clean test sheet with zero recorded defects or advisories represents a successful single data point, the brevity of the test record means there is no historical baseline of recurring issues, progressive component degradation, or multi-year compliance trends to evaluate. Prospective buyers are looking at a modern electric vehicle that has cleared its initial statutory test without intervention, though this single pass provides limited insight into how the vehicle has aged beyond that specific day. The odometer reading of 44,910 miles breaks down to an annual accumulation rate of approximately eleven thousand miles, placing this vehicle squarely within typical usage expectations for a modern fleet or private car of its age. There are no extended testing gaps, gaps in usage, or sudden spikes in mileage recorded in the data, indicating a steady and consistent operational rhythm since it left the factory. Mechanically, this regular usage pattern suggests the high-voltage battery system, thermal management loops, and heavy drive units have been kept in active rotation, avoiding the potential risks associated with prolonged periods of static storage. Because the singular MOT record is entirely devoid of advisories, physical inspection on a test drive must focus heavily on the known mechanical and chassis vulnerabilities inherent to heavy battery-electric platforms. Pay close attention to the multi-link suspension arms, heavy coil springs, and bush assemblies, listening carefully for any dull knocks, clunks, or excessive body roll when navigating potholes, speed humps, or sharp cornering maneuvers. Heavy electric vehicles place substantial continuous loads on undercarriage components, steering joints, and hub assemblies, meaning even without prior MOT flags, physical checks of the suspension geometry and subframe mountings are essential. Additionally, evaluate the operation of the friction braking system during the road drive, ensuring the brake pedal feels firm and progressive without any lateral pull, judder, or grinding noises. Because electric vehicles rely heavily on regenerative braking, the physical brake discs and calipers are prone to surface corrosion, pitting, or seizing from under-use, which might not always manifest during a basic stationary test. A thorough physical inspection of the brake discs for scoring or uneven pad contact, alongside a check of the tyres for uniform tread wear across the inner and outer shoulders, will provide the necessary assurance of mechanical roadworthiness beyond the single statutory pass.