2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD Electric · LD69 GPY

A consistently clean MOT record across five consecutive tests establishes a strong baseline of roadworthiness for this 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD, with the most recent examination on 9 April 2026 concluding in a pass and no defects or advisories recorded. The pattern of four successive passes from April 2023 through April 2026, each free of advisory items, demonstrates that the braking, suspension, steering, lighting, and underbody integrity systems have all passed DVSA scrutiny without even minor flagged wear. The single failure dated 11 March 2023 is recorded with no defects listed, which strongly suggests the vehicle either had a category specific to Tesla models that was subsequently resolved or, more likely, was recorded as a refusal or aborted test rather than a mechanical failure of any standard item. Either way, the absence of any defect detail means no component has been flagged as a recurring weakness over the seven-year life of this car, and a prospective buyer can place reasonable confidence in its tested mechanical condition. The recorded mileage of 26,274 miles against an age of approximately seven years equates to an annual accumulation of around 3,750 miles, which is notably low and places the vehicle firmly in the below-average usage bracket for its cohort. This rate of accumulation suggests either predominantly short urban journeys, a second-vehicle status, or extended periods of relatively light use between MOT cycles. Mechanically, low-mileage EVs of this age present a different wear profile to higher-mileage examples; brake discs and pads may show corrosion through underuse rather than wear, suspension bushes and dampers can harden and dry out from prolonged standing, and tyre shoulders may suffer from flat-spotting or uneven pressure wear. The fact that all MOT tests have nevertheless passed without advisories indicates that whatever the usage pattern, the components exposed to wear at MOT inspection thresholds remain within acceptable condition, though a prospective buyer should be mindful that MOT testing does not assess every consumable or internal drivetrain element. With zero advisories across the entire DVSA history, there are no specific components previously flagged for attention that would normally warrant a targeted repeat inspection; however, a buyer should still apply targeted checks appropriate to a low-mileage performance EV of this vintage. On a test drive, listen carefully for any clonks or knocking from the front and rear suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as hard low-speed impacts reveal perished bushes more readily than smoother A-road driving. Brake pedal feel should be examined closely for any judder or vibration under firm application, which on a low-mileage Tesla often points to corrosion of the rear discs rather than pad wear. Visually inspect all four tyres for uneven shoulder wear or signs of sidewall cracking from age-related rubber degradation, as tyres older than five years on a low-use car often require replacement despite retaining legal tread. Steering should be tested for any pulling to either side or inconsistency in the variable-ratio rack, and any warning messages on the central display should be noted before and during the test drive. Beyond the standard mechanical checks, this particular Model 3 Performance merits attention to items that fall outside MOT scope but are known concerns for the variant. The Performance-specific brakes, larger alloy wheels, and lowered suspension place additional stress on suspension linkages, and any knocking over mid-corner bumps or creaking from the front subframe should be investigated. The high-voltage battery state of health should be confirmed through the vehicle's own diagnostic menu, ideally showing degradation of no more than ten to fifteen percent from new for a seven-year-old example with this mileage profile. Verify the operation of both front and rear electric drive units by accelerating gently from low speed and listening for any unusual whine or vibration that would indicate bearing wear or inverter issues. Finally, ensure the charging port, CCS inlet, and onboard charger function correctly on both AC and DC supplies, as these are not assessed during MOT testing but represent significant replacement cost items on the Model 3.