2020 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Electric · LD70 BCZ

The recorded MOT history for this 2020 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD shows a generally clean roadworthiness record punctuated by one notable failure in January 2025. The most recent test on 29 January 2026 passed with no defects recorded, as did a second test the day prior, and a previous pass on 21 August 2023 was also clear. The single failure, however, contained a dangerous defect for an offside rear tyre with tread depth below the 1.6mm minimum, alongside a perished nearside front outer tyre that was flagged on both the pass and failure entries from 16 January 2025, a nail in the nearside rear tyre, and insufficient front windscreen washer fluid. While the latest tests are clean and the overall trajectory is positive, the dangerous tyre failure and the recurring nearside front tyre advisory suggest that tyre condition and rotation merit close attention. With 37,002 miles recorded over approximately six years, the vehicle has averaged around 6,167 miles per year, a broadly typical accumulation for its age. The MOT record shows passes in August 2023 and January 2025, with no recorded tests in 2024, which is consistent with a vehicle that may have had a test exemption or simply missed the MOT cycle in that window. There are no extreme mileage jumps or extended periods of standing evident in the available data, and the usage pattern is not unusual for a daily-driven executive electric saloon. Mechanically, this level of use on an EV means suspension components, bushes, and tyres will have seen moderate wear, while the regenerative braking system should have preserved the brake discs and pads to a significant degree compared with a combustion equivalent. For a prospective buyer, the most relevant items to inspect are the tyres, as the 2025 failure involved a dangerously low tread reading and the nearside front outer was noted as having sidewall damage consistent with being run on a flat. A physical inspection of all four tyres for tread depth using a calibrated gauge, and a close visual check of the sidewalls for bulges, cracking, or repair patches, is essential. Although the front windscreen washer was merely a failure advisory rather than a structural concern, it is worth confirming that the washer system, wiper blades, and fluid reservoir are functioning correctly at the point of sale, as washer failure is a common cause of test advisories. Beyond the items captured in the MOT record, the test drive should focus on suspension refinement and steering response, as the recorded mileage and vehicle age are sufficient for wear to have developed in wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar links, or rear suspension arms. Listen for clonks or knocks over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and feel for any vagueness or drift in the steering, which could indicate worn suspension components. Given the EV powertrain, listen for any unusual whine or clunk from the front or rear drive units on gentle acceleration and deceleration, and check for any warning messages on the touchscreen relating to the high-voltage battery or drivetrain. Finally, inspect the underside of the vehicle for corrosion on the subframe and brake lines, as EVs are not immune to underbody oxidation, particularly in areas exposed to winter road salt.