2014 Tesla Model S Electricity · RJ14 YOL

The maintenance trend for this vehicle shows a clear worsening trajectory, culminating in a recent test failure followed by a minimal-pass rectification. At the most recent test on 26 November 2024, the Tesla passed at 98,190 miles, but only after failing just eleven days earlier on 15 November 2024 at 98,115 miles. The earlier failure cited a fractured offside front coil spring alongside severely worn front and rear tyres, while the subsequent pass still carried advisories for three worn tyres and corroded rear brake pipes. This pattern indicates that previous owners deferred critical upkeep until forced to act by the MOT tester, addressing only the immediate coil spring failure to secure a pass certificate while ignoring the remaining borderline defects. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical usage for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,182 miles annually. The record shows consistent yearly increments between September 2021 and November 2024, increasing from 80,597 miles to 98,190 miles without any sudden spikes or unexplained gaps. This steady progression suggests regular daily driving rather than prolonged periods standing, which generally accelerates wear on suspension components and rubber bushings. The clean pass records at 88,107 miles in November 2022 and 93,251 miles in November 2023 demonstrate a period of stable condition, though this stability collapsed abruptly in late 2024. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the front suspension and the braking system. The fractured offside front coil spring from November 2024 demands verification that the replacement was executed properly, and the buyer should check the nearside front spring for similar fatigue. Corrosion is an active threat; both front upper suspension arms were flagged for corrosion in September 2021 at 80,597 miles, and the rear brake pipes were cited as corroded and grease-covered in November 2024. This advancing surface rust on structural and safety-critical items requires a physical assessment of the underbody and brake lines to ensure the corrosion has not compromised structural integrity or pipe wall thickness since the last test. The tyre advisories across both November 2024 tests reveal a stark neglect of basic consumable maintenance. Three tyres remained worn close to the legal limit even after the retest, strongly suggesting the driver operates the vehicle right to the legal edge before replacing worn components. A buyer should inspect all four tyres for current tread depth and edge wear patterns, and evaluate the rear brake pipes for heavy surface scaling or flaking. The combination of a broken spring, corroded brake infrastructure, and perished rubber points to a vehicle that has recently suffered from significant mechanical neglect.