2022 Tesla Model 3 Electricity · LC72 UMR

The MOT history for this 2022 Tesla Model 3 is exceptionally sparse on record, presenting a clean pass dated 24 November 2025 with no advisories, failures, or minor defects logged against the vehicle. Given that the car is now approaching four years of age, the absence of any corrosion advisories, suspension component wear, brake-related notes, or tyre condition remarks is a notable data point in itself. Modern EVs of this era can begin to show early subframe or suspension arm advisories depending on road conditions and usage, so a completely unblemished record at the first MOT test point suggests the vehicle has not yet surfaced any of the typical wear items that examiners routinely flag. This represents the earliest reliable mechanical checkpoint for the car rather than a long-term trend, but it does establish a clean baseline against which any future deterioration can be measured. With 35,707 miles recorded across roughly four years of ownership, the vehicle has covered approximately 8,927 miles per year, which sits squarely within typical parameters for a daily-driven electric saloon of this class. There are no significant gaps in the recorded mileage history to suggest long periods of inactivity, which is mechanically advantageous for an EV because prolonged standing can affect high-voltage battery conditioning, tyre flat-spotting, and the 12V auxiliary battery. The mileage accumulation is consistent and steady, indicating regular use rather than either the very low mileage associated with short-trip battery stress or the very high mileage that accelerates consumable wear. There is no recorded mileage jump between tests that might raise questions about odometer integrity or clerical error. Mechanically, this usage profile is the one best suited to maintaining battery health, brake component longevity through regenerative cycling, and even suspension bushing condition. From a buyer inspection perspective, the absence of any recorded advisories means there are no specific components flagged for you to monitor, but it also means that routine wear items that have accumulated over 35,000 miles should be assessed physically. Even though brake discs and pads on a Tesla Model 3 typically last considerably longer than on an equivalent petrol or diesel vehicle due to regenerative braking, the friction brakes should still be inspected for disc lipping, pad wear, and any binding caliper symptoms such as a pulling sensation or uneven pad deposition. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps or rough tarmac, which could indicate wear in the control arm bushes or anti-roll bar links, components that examiners commonly flag on this model as mileage accumulates. Steering should feel precise and free of any notchiness or vibration, and the regenerative braking system should respond smoothly without any abrupt cut-offs that might suggest a calibration or sensor issue. Because the MOT record offers no specific defect trail to follow, a thorough physical inspection and possibly a Tesla-approved diagnostic scan become proportionally more important in this purchase decision. Request evidence that the high-voltage battery has retained its expected capacity, as this is the single largest mechanical value factor on any used Model 3 and is not assessed during an MOT. Check the condition of the tyres for even shoulder wear, which can indicate suspension geometry drift, and inspect the underside visually for any early surface corrosion on the suspension arms or underbody panels, even though no corrosion advisories were recorded. Confirm that all software-dependent systems, including the touchscreen, charging port mechanism, and driver assistance features, are functioning correctly, as these are areas where Tesla-specific faults can occur independently of the mechanical components examined under MOT criteria. Overall, the test record provides reassurance rather than specific warnings, but a buyer should still treat this as a standard used EV purchase requiring hands-on verification rather than relying solely on the single clean pass on file.