2014 Tesla Model S Electricity · LC64 OTP

The defining mechanical concern in this Tesla Model S is a clear pattern of front-end wear centred on the tyres, anti-roll bar linkage joints and brake discs, with a more serious interruption in late 2024 when tread depth on both rear tyres fell below the legal 1.6mm threshold. The most recent test on 10 December 2025 recorded a pass, but it carried five advisories: both front tyres once again nearing the legal limit, slight play in both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints, and wear on the nearside front brake disc. The prior December 2024 pass repeated the twin front-tyre advisories, and a test held just one day earlier that year had failed outright on dangerously worn rear tyres combined with a parking brake efficiency below requirements. Taken together, the record shows a vehicle that remains legally compliant but is shedding consumables at the front axle consistently year on year, with at least one episode where braking and tyre grip were both marginal. Mileage has been recorded across four annual tests between December 2023 and December 2025, with the latest odometer reading of 105,859 miles on a 2014 vehicle equating to roughly 8,800 miles per year, broadly typical for the car's age. The accumulation between MOTs appears consistent rather than erratic, with no multi-year gaps in testing that would suggest long periods off the road, and no sudden jumps that would point to tow-in or clocking concerns. For a 12-year-old electric executive car of this mileage, the recorded usage level places moderate demands on the suspension, tyres and brake components, which is consistent with the front-end wear pattern described in the MOT history. The braking system, in particular, tends to suffer on EVs that see mixed urban and motorway use, where regenerative deceleration reduces pad wear but can leave discs prone to surface corrosion and lipping. A prospective buyer should focus their inspection on the front suspension geometry and tyre condition. The recurring advisories on both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints indicate that the drop links or the joint itself are likely approaching the end of their service life; on a test drive, listen for clonking or rattling noises from the front end over speed humps, cats-eyes and uneven road surfaces, and feel for imprecise or wandering steering response that can accompany worn anti-roll bar components. The persistent front tyre edge wear suggests an alignment or camber issue, so a four-wheel alignment check should form part of any pre-purchase negotiation, and a close visual inspection of the inner and outer shoulders of the front tyres is warranted, as edge wear often progresses more quickly than centre wear. Inspect the nearside front brake disc for a pronounced lip on the outer edge, any blueing from heat, or scoring that would indicate the need for replacement, and check that the disc runs true without judder under braking. Finally, given the 2024 parking brake failure and the recurring tyre advisories, ask specifically for evidence of recent parking brake servicing or adjustment, and budget for a full set of tyres alongside the likely replacement of the front anti-roll bar linkage components.