2017 Tesla Model S Electricity · LF67 WDN

The 2017 Tesla Model S passed its most recent MOT on 7 October 2025 at 111,027 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance trend that is borderline stable at best, with a notable cluster of advisories surfacing in the latest test. The vehicle had previously sailed through the September 2024 and September 2022 inspections with zero defects, making the four advisories flagged in October 2025 a step backward. The tester noted a severely deteriorated offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover, a condition that exposes the joint to water and grit and can accelerate wear if left unaddressed. All four tyres were reported worn close to the legal limit or worn on edge, with the nearside front sitting at just 2mm. These are not critical failures, but they indicate that consumable upkeep has slipped in the months leading up to the test. The mileage accumulation pattern is broadly consistent with high annual use, averaging roughly 12,336 miles per year over nine years. Between 6 September 2022 and 18 September 2023 the car covered 13,813 miles, and between 18 September 2023 and 27 September 2024 it added a further 9,262 miles. The jump from 104,338 miles at the September 2024 pass to 111,027 miles by 7 October 2025 represents 6,689 miles in just over a year, a slight deceleration but still well above the typical UK average. There are no alarming gaps in the record that suggest long periods off the road, and the mileage progression reads as genuine and continuous. A buyer inspecting this car in person should focus on the front suspension and steering components, particularly the offside front anti-roll bar ball joint. A split or perished dust cover is a low-cost fix in itself, but a neglected joint can lead to clunking, uneven tyre wear, and a failed retest. The edge wear pattern on the nearside front tyre is a telltale sign of toe misalignment or a worn tracking setup, so a four-wheel alignment check is advisable. Given the high mileage and the repeated appearance of rear tyre wear advisories in both September 2023 and October 2025, the rear suspension bushes, toe links, and any adaptive air suspension components deserve close scrutiny for play or deterioration. With an electric drivetrain, regenerative braking can mask subtle brake drag, so the rear calipers and discs should be inspected for binding or uneven pad wear, especially if the car has spent most of its life doing short urban trips.