2017 Tesla Model X Electric · PD10 DSD

A persistent pattern of edge wear across the front tyres has defined this Tesla Model X throughout its recorded MOT history, with both nearside and offside fronts flagged on every test since November 2020 and the rears also reaching the wear limit in November 2024. The most recent examination on 21 November 2025 returned a pass but added further weight to this trend, recording both front tyres at 3.0 mm with smooth edges. Combined with the November 2021 entry, which noted that cords were almost exposed on the inner edges of both front tyres, the record strongly indicates a recurring geometry or alignment issue that the vehicle continues to operate with rather than rectify. The fact that shoulder wear on the fronts was flagged in 2020, followed by inner-edge wear in subsequent years, suggests the suspension geometry may have shifted or that tyre pressures and alignment settings are not being kept within specification. At 126,551 miles over roughly nine years, the vehicle has accumulated around 14,000 miles annually, which sits well above the typical mileage for a car of this age. This sustained rate of use places greater demand on the consumables and running gear that have already begun to surface in the advisories, particularly the brakes, suspension components, and tyres. There are no significant gaps in the testing record, with annual tests recorded from 2020 onwards, so the mileage accumulation appears consistent rather than the product of long stationary periods. This regularity is mechanically significant for an electric vehicle of this weight, as the heavy mass places continuous load on the suspension linkages and braking system, accelerating wear in the components that the MOT history now records as marginal. The 2023 advisory on both front lower suspension arm bushes showing slight splitting is an early indicator of how this mileage is beginning to manifest in the chassis components. For a prospective buyer, the front lower suspension arm bushes flagged in 2023 warrant close physical inspection, as the splitting noted at that time will almost certainly have progressed over the intervening two years and high mileage. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and feel for any vagueness or looseness through the steering, particularly on turn-in. The braking system is another priority, given that the November 2025 test recorded thin front brake pads on both sides and pitted or corroded front brake discs on their inner faces. During a road test, the pedal should feel firm and progressive without any judder under braking, and any vibration through the steering wheel would confirm the discs have worn beyond a simple resurfacing. The inner-face disc corrosion in particular is characteristic of vehicles that do substantial urban mileage with heavy regenerative braking, leaving the friction surfaces largely untouched by the pads. A thorough pre-purchase inspection should also include a close visual check of all four tyres for uneven shoulder or inner-edge wear, as the recurring advisories on this specific Model X indicate an alignment condition that has not been resolved. Uneven tyre wear that reappears within short intervals after replacement points to worn suspension bushes, distorted wheels, or a misalignment issue that a competent garage should measure and rectify before new tyres are fitted. Beyond the flagged items, a high-mileage electric vehicle of this age should be evaluated for general chassis condition, including subframe mounting points and any corrosion around suspension fixings, given the cumulative stress of the recorded usage. Finally, given the vehicle's age and mileage, a comprehensive battery health diagnostic and a check of the high-voltage system integrity would be prudent, alongside the standard inspection of the falcon wing door mechanisms and seals, which are known complexity points on this model but have not appeared in the MOT record.