2014 Tesla Model S Electricity · LC64 OTZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding front-end suspension wear. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 84,564 miles passed, it introduced multiple advisories for worn suspension bushes, ball joints, and anti-roll bar linkages. These issues represent a regression from the failure in September 2024, where several components were flagged as excessively worn, indicating that the front suspension assembly is reaching the end of its functional life and requires proactive replacement. The mileage pattern is consistent with low annual usage for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap of nearly 10,000 miles between September 2023 and October 2024, followed by another 10,000-mile stretch before the latest test. This relatively low mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme stress, yet the recurring failure of rubber-metal suspension components indicates that age-related degradation and environmental exposure are the primary drivers of mechanical wear rather than sheer distance driven. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry and bushing condition. The recurring failures of the lower arm ball joints and inner bushes across the 2024 and 2025 tests suggest the entire assembly is deteriorating. The advisory for fluctuating front brakes in the 2025 test also indicates thin or warped discs, which will likely require replacement alongside the suspension. Additionally, the uneven wear on the nearside front tyre suggests an alignment issue or a worn component that must be addressed to prevent premature failure of new tyres.