2023 Tesla Model 3 Electric · MM23 JPJ

The DVSA record for this 2023 Tesla Model 3 is extremely sparse, containing only a single MOT test carried out on 15 May 2026 which returned a pass with no advisories or defects recorded against any inspected component. Under current UK testing rules, vehicles first registered within the last three years are not legally required to undergo an MOT, which explains the absence of earlier annual entries despite the car being three years old at the most recent test. This single clean pass is the only objective evidence available and, while free of any flagged defects, does not in itself establish a long-term pattern of roadworthiness or confirm the structural condition of items only assessed once MOT testing commenced. With 26,317 miles accumulated over roughly three years, the vehicle has covered approximately 8,772 miles annually, a figure that sits close to the typical usage profile for a car of this age. The mileage progression is consistent and does not present any obvious anomalies such as sudden jumps or plateaus that might suggest clock irregularities or extended periods off the road. For an electric vehicle of this generation, the wear pattern is governed primarily by tyre and suspension deterioration rather than engine or transmission stress, and the annual mileage is sufficient to have generated meaningful mechanical use without pointing to excessive wear. No significant gaps in testing history are present beyond the standard three-year MOT exemption window. From a buyer inspection standpoint, the absence of any recorded advisories means there are no specific DVSA-flagged components to investigate further, but a careful physical inspection remains essential given how limited the test record is. On a test drive, pay particular attention to suspension refinement: listen for knocking or clonking over uneven surfaces which can indicate worn anti-roll bar links, top mounts, or control arm bushes, none of which will necessarily appear on an MOT until deterioration is advanced. Steering should remain precise without pulling under acceleration or braking, and any vibration through the wheel at speed should be noted as it may indicate wheel balance issues or, less commonly, distorted alloy wheels from kerbing. The braking system should be checked for smooth operation and firm pedal feel, and the discs visually inspected for lipping or scoring, particularly given that even electric vehicles with regenerative braking still accumulate some friction-brake wear. Tyres warrant close examination for uneven shoulder wear, which can reveal tracking or suspension geometry issues, and all four should be checked for age-related sidewall cracking regardless of tread depth. Finally, the underside of the vehicle should be inspected on a ramp for any signs of corrosion on suspension arms, subframe mounting points, and brake pipe runs, as these are common failure points for vehicles entering their fourth year regardless of their MOT status, and a clean record on a single test does not preclude early-stage deterioration that falls below the advisory threshold.