2018 Tesla Model S Electricity · LF18 SWJ

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 20 April 2026, but this followed a failure just three days prior. The failure on 17 April 2026 was due to excessive wear in the nearside front suspension arm pin or bush and play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint. While the MOT history was entirely clean between July 2024 and July 2025, the recent failure indicates a shift in the vehicle's condition. The trend is moving from a stable, defect-free history toward one where mechanical wear is now surfacing. The recorded mileage of 106,117 miles is high for an eight-year-old car. This level of use explains the recent suspension failures, as high-mileage vehicles typically experience greater wear on chassis and suspension consumables. A buyer should first inspect the front suspension and steering components to ensure the recent repairs were carried out thoroughly. It is important to check for any remaining play or wear in the suspension arms to confirm the vehicle's stability.