2014 Tesla Model S Electricity · RE14 WRP

The vehicle presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 28 January 2026 at 121,762 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant turnaround from the April 2023 test cycle, where the car failed on headlamp aim and passed with multiple advisories. The subsequent two annual tests since then have been entirely defect-free, indicating that the previous owner addressed the earlier issues and has maintained the vehicle to a consistently high standard over the last three years. At twelve years old with 121,762 miles, the annual average sits at roughly 10,147 miles, which is typical for a Model S of this generation. The mileage progression tells a clear story of consistent use. Between the September 2021 test at 86,787 miles and the April 2023 test at 118,217 miles, the car covered approximately 31,430 miles in just over eighteen months, suggesting a period of heavier use or long-distance commuting. However, the mileage gain slowed markedly after that point, with only 2,740 miles added between April 2023 and April 2024, and a further 3,545 miles between April 2024 and January 2026. This tapering pattern implies the car may have seen lighter, more local use in recent years, though the drivetrain and battery pack have still accumulated meaningful load over the vehicle's lifespan. The April 2023 failure and advisory list is the most technically informative entry in the record. Both front headlamp aims were flagged as too high, a defect that was clearly corrected before the later test. More telling are the advisories: worn front suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides, cuts on all four tyres that did not penetrate to the ply, a deteriorating rear number plate, and an inoperative nearside rear registration plate lamp. The TPMS warning was active at that test as well. While none of these items individually suggest neglect, the combination of worn suspension bushes on both front corners alongside four cut tyres raises a question about whether the car had been driven over kerbs or potholes with some regularity. The suspension wear was noted but not deemed severe enough to fail the test at that stage, and it has not reappeared since, which suggests either a repair was carried out or the deterioration has stabilised. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension, specifically the lower arm bushes and ball joints, even though no recent advisories were raised. At this mileage, deterioration in these components is common and the 2023 record confirms they were already showing wear. Check the inner edges of all four tyres for uneven wear patterns that would point to misalignment or worn suspension geometry. Inspect the windscreen carefully for fresh stone chips or cracks, given the 2023 advisory noted existing damage. Test the TPMS system by confirming all four sensors read correctly through the dashboard display, and verify that both headlamp self-levelling functions operate smoothly. The battery's state of health and remaining capacity should be assessed through the car's energy menu or a third-party diagnostic tool, as this is the single most consequential long-term cost factor on a Model S of this age.