2014 Tesla Model S Electric · RE14 WRG

The 2014 Tesla Model S presents a clean and stable maintenance trend through its MOT history, with the most recent test conducted on 25 February 2023 at 88,045 miles recording zero defects. Across five consecutive MOT entries spanning from June 2018 to February 2023, every single test passed with no advisories or failures noted. This is an exceptionally rare outcome for a vehicle of this age and indicates consistent, attentive ownership with no recurring mechanical or structural defects flagged by DVSA testers over nearly five years of documented testing. The maintenance trend is firmly stable and, given the absence of any recorded issues, arguably improving in terms of documented reliability as the vehicle aged. The mileage accumulation pattern reveals a notable gap that warrants scrutiny. Between the January 2022 test at 71,036 miles and the February 2023 test at 88,045 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 17,000 miles in just over twelve months, a significant jump compared to the prior annual average of roughly 7,000 miles. Before that, the vehicle had been accumulating miles at a steady rate of about 7,000 per year between 2018 and 2022. The sharp increase in late 2022 into early 2023 suggests a change in ownership or usage pattern, possibly heavier commuting or long-distance driving. Crucially, the recorded mileage of 88,045 miles has not changed since the February 2023 test, meaning the vehicle has either been standing unused for over three years or has not been presented for a subsequent MOT. This extended period without a current MOT certificate is a significant concern for any prospective buyer. Despite the clean MOT record, the three-year gap since the last test means no recent independent assessment of the vehicle's condition exists. Tesla Model S vehicles of this generation are known to develop issues with suspension components, particularly front lower arm bushes and rear trailing arm links, as mileage accumulates. The air suspension system, where fitted, can develop compressor failures and leaky struts over time, especially if the vehicle has been stationary for extended periods. Battery health is a critical consideration for any electric vehicle of this age, and a prolonged period of inactivity can be detrimental to the high-voltage battery pack's state of health and cell balance. Tyres, brake fluid, and the 12-volt auxiliary battery should all be inspected, as these deteriorate with time rather than mileage alone. A buyer should arrange a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection covering the high-voltage battery's state of health via Tesla's diagnostic port, a full suspension and bush examination, brake system assessment including caliper operation and disc condition, and a thorough check of all rubber seals and weatherstripping that may have perished during the period of non-use. The clean MOT history is encouraging but cannot substitute for a hands-on mechanical inspection given the three-year absence from testing and the known age-related failure modes of this model.