2022 Tesla Model 3 Electric · LE65 APP

A largely undocumented mechanical profile emerges for this 2022 Tesla Model 3, with the DVSA record consisting of a single MOT test carried out on 18 November 2025. That test resulted in a pass at 39,003 miles, accompanied only by an advisory noting that a child seat was fitted and prevented full inspection of the adult belt. Because Tesla Model 3s first become MOT testable only after three years of registration, the absence of earlier tests is consistent with the vehicle's age rather than any lapse in compliance. The single advisory is minor and non-mechanical in nature, so on the basis of the limited data available the car has no recorded failures, structural corrosion, braking deficiencies, or suspension defects. The narrowness of the sample, however, means any conclusions about long-term roadworthiness are necessarily provisional. The recorded mileage of 39,003 miles across four years equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 9,751 miles, which sits within the normal usage band for a privately operated vehicle of this age. There is no indication of an unusually low or high accumulation rate from the available records, and no prolonged absence from testing that would suggest the car was laid up for extended periods. Given the single recorded test, there are no mileage gaps or step-changes to interpret. For a battery electric vehicle such as the Model 3, this mileage level is consistent with regular daily use, which tends to keep the high-voltage battery within its preferred operating state and the mechanical brake components from seizing through inactivity. With only the child-seat advisory on file, there are no specific flagged components such as worn suspension bushes, corroded brake lines, or subframe deterioration to investigate further, but a prospective buyer should still carry out targeted physical and dynamic checks given the limited MOT history. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower control arms and anti-roll bar linkages, which are known wear items on Model 3s of this vintage. Feel for any vibration through the steering wheel under braking, which can indicate warped front discs, and check for any pulling to one side that might suggest uneven pad wear or a binding caliper. Inspect the underside, particularly the rear subframe and suspension mounting points, for any surface corrosion, and examine the alloy wheels for kerb damage that could hint at previous alignment issues. Given the electric drivetrain, the buyer should also verify the operation of the regenerative braking system and confirm that the friction brakes are functioning correctly, as prolonged reliance on regeneration can lead to corrosion of the brake discs through under-use. Check for any warning messages on the infotainment display relating to the high-voltage battery state of health, tyre pressure monitoring system, or driver assistance sensors, and ensure all cameras and radar housings are clean and unobstructed. Finally, because the MOT record is sparse, it is prudent to commission an independent inspection covering the suspension geometry, underbody condition, and battery diagnostics to establish a more complete picture of the vehicle's mechanical state than the single DVSA test can provide.