2021 Polestar 2 Plus EV FWD Electric · OV71 SXO

The vehicle presents a stable mechanical condition at its most recent MOT, though the 2025 test cycle reveals a brief lapse in basic upkeep. On 13 October 2025 at 98,394 miles, the tester flagged both front tyres worn below the 1.6mm legal minimum and a non-functioning rear fog lamp, resulting in a failure. The same day, a retest passed with zero advisories, confirming the defects were rectified immediately. No suspension, braking, or structural corrosion defects appear in the record. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, with the 2024 and 2025 passes both recording clean bills of health apart from the transient tyre and lamp issue. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of sustained high-mileage use. Between the October 2024 pass at 72,244 miles and the October 2025 test at 98,394 miles, the car covered 26,150 miles in twelve months. That is well above the average annual mileage for a five-year-old vehicle and suggests prolonged motorway or fleet-style driving. High mileage at this age accelerates wear on consumable components, particularly tyres, brake discs, and suspension bushes, even if the MOT record itself remains largely unblemished. The most telling detail in the record is the simultaneous failure of both front tyres below the 1.6mm threshold. On a front-wheel-drive electric vehicle, front tyres typically wear faster due to combined steering, traction, and regenerative braking loads. Reaching the legal minimum on both fronts within the same twelve-month window suggests either sustained high-mileage use without interim checks or a period of neglected tyre maintenance. A buyer should physically inspect the current tyre tread depths, date codes, and sidewall condition, and verify whether wheel alignment has been checked, since misalignment on an EV can cause uneven inner edge wear that the MOT tread-depth measurement alone may not fully reveal. Beyond tyres, the high annual mileage warrants a close inspection of the braking system. Electric vehicles rely heavily on regenerative braking, which can reduce pad wear but may lead to surface corrosion on discs if friction braking is used infrequently. A buyer should check disc condition, pad thickness, and caliper operation. Suspension components, particularly front lower arm bushes and drop link joints, deserve attention given the accumulated mileage. The rear fog lamp failure was minor and resolved, but a full electrical function check remains prudent. Overall, the MOT record indicates a mechanically sound vehicle whose primary risk lies in accelerated consumable wear rather than systemic structural or drivetrain faults.