2020 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD Electric · LD20 CFU

The most recent MOT, dated 4 July 2025 at 55,740 miles, shows a pass, but only after an initial failure on the same day. That earlier failure flagged a serious structural defect: the nearside front tyre had exposed ply or cords, a high-risk condition indicating the previous owner delayed basic tyre maintenance. The pass followed a retest on the identical mileage, suggesting the immediate tyre hazard was rectified, yet the record still carries multiple advisories for worn and pitted brake discs on all four corners and uneven rear tyre wear. This pattern points to a worsening trend in consumable upkeep rather than a stable or improving maintenance regime. The mileage progression tells a clear story of accelerating use. Between the June 2023 test at 17,211 miles and the July 2024 test at 34,007 miles, the car covered roughly 16,800 miles in just over a year. That annualised rate jumped to approximately 21,700 miles in the following twelve months leading to the July 2025 test at 55,740 miles. Such a sharp increase in utilisation places greater stress on braking components, tyres, and suspension bushes, which aligns with the cluster of wear-related advisories appearing in the most recent examination. A buyer should pay close attention to the front brake discs and pads. The July 2025 advisories describe pitting and scoring across both front discs, a condition often caused by corroded disc edges or debris trapped between pad and rotor. On an electric vehicle with regenerative braking, disc corrosion is common if the friction brakes are underused. Inspect the disc faces for deep grooves and check pad thickness, as pitted discs can accelerate pad wear and reduce wet-weather braking efficiency. The uneven rear tyre wear noted in the 2025 pass, combined with the exposed ply on the nearside front tyre during the earlier failure, raises questions about wheel alignment and suspension geometry. A physical inspection should include a four-wheel alignment check and a close look at rear suspension bushes and toe links for play. The 2024 advisory for a nail in the offside rear tyre also suggests the car has been driven over debris-strewn roads without prompt puncture repair, another indicator of reactive rather than preventative care.