2014 Tesla Model S Electricity · RF14 OCO

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a reactive approach to maintenance rather than preventative care. While the most recent recorded MOT test in February 2023 at 146,705 miles passed, it followed an immediate failure due to lighting, body damage, and brake components. The trend shows a persistent failure to address mechanical wear before it reaches failure thresholds, and given the last test is now over three years old, the current state of the vehicle is unknown and potentially hazardous. At 146,705 miles over approximately twelve years, the car has averaged roughly 12,200 miles per year, which represents consistent heavy use for an electric vehicle. There is a significant gap in recorded data between November 2021 and January 2022, where the vehicle covered only 88 miles in over two months, followed by a period of rapid accumulation. This high mileage, combined with the recurring failures for corroded brake pipes and suspension ball joints, suggests that the previous owners only addressed faults when necessary to pass the annual inspection rather than performing scheduled servicing. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The history highlights chronic issues with corroded brake pipes on the offside and nearside front, as well as pitted discs and thin parking brake pads. The 2021 failure for excessively worn lower suspension arm ball joints indicates that the front end components are reaching the end of their service life. The inspector should check for leaks in the hydraulic lines and play in the steering components, as the record suggests these areas are prone to neglect or have deteriorated since the last recorded test.