2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Electric · NG71 FHZ

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, with its most recent MOT on 9 March 2026 at 109,745 miles passing cleanly with zero defects recorded. The preceding test on 18 March 2025 at 86,516 miles also passed without advisories or failures, and the single failed test on 17 March 2025 at 86,515 miles recorded no defects whatsoever, suggesting the failure was likely an administrative or procedural matter rather than a mechanical fault. The trajectory from that anomaly to two consecutive clean passes indicates the vehicle has been maintained to a consistently high standard in recent years. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of intensive use. Covering 23,229 miles between the March 2025 and March 2026 tests alone, this car has averaged roughly 27,436 miles per year over its four-year life, placing it well above typical annual usage. The near-identical readings on consecutive days in March 2025 (86,515 and 86,516 miles) point to a retest following the initial failure, with only a single mile added between attempts. The gap between the 2025 and 2026 tests shows sustained high-demand driving, likely motorway or fleet use, which accelerates wear on consumable components even if the powertrain itself remains robust. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should approach this mileage with scrutiny. High annual distances place cumulative stress on suspension bushes, coil springs, and anti-roll bar links, none of which have been flagged yet but remain the most likely failure points on a Tesla Model 3 at this mileage. The regenerative braking system reduces traditional brake wear, yet the physical braking components, including calipers and discs, should be inspected for corrosion or seizure from infrequent hydraulic use. Tyre condition warrants close examination given the pace of consumption, and the high-voltage battery's state of health should be verified through Tesla's internal diagnostics, as MOT records do not capture degradation in electric drivetrain components. Structurally, the vehicle's underbody and sills should be checked for corrosion or impact damage, particularly if the car has been used on salted roads or poorly maintained surfaces at this intensity. The absence of any MOT advisories to date is encouraging, but the sheer volume of miles covered means that wear items are operating closer to replacement intervals than the paperwork alone would suggest. A pre-purchase inspection by a Tesla-approved technician, focusing on battery health, suspension geometry, and high-voltage system integrity, would provide the confidence that the clean MOT record alone cannot fully guarantee.