2014 Tesla Model S Electricity · RE14 WRK

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a clear worsening trend regarding brake components and consumable wear. In the most recent test in November 2025 at 79,745 miles, the tester flagged all four brake pads as wearing thin alongside both rear tyres reaching the legal tread limit. This represents a progression from the issues noted in 2024 and 2023, where only thin pads and pitted rear discs were the primary concerns. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,645 miles per year over its twelve-year life. However, there is a significant gap in usage between November 2022 (66,525 miles) and November 2023 (66,891 miles), where the car covered only 366 miles in a full year. Following this period, usage increased with 14,382 miles recorded between the 2023 and 2024 tests, which likely contributed to the accelerated wear of braking hardware seen in the subsequent records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system, specifically targeting the rear brake pipes which in the 2022 test were flagged for corrosion and contamination. Given the recurring reports of pitted discs and thin pads across the last three years, the vehicle appears to have operated with reactive rather than preventative maintenance. The uneven wear noted on the rear tyres in late 2025 also suggests potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushings that should be verified to prevent further premature tyre failure.