2014 Tesla Model S Electricity · RO64 USJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding suspension geometry integrity. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 181,154 miles, it failed just ten days prior due to a critical offside front upper suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached. The subsequent pass still carries advisories for worn bushes on both the nearside front and offside rear upper suspension arms. This indicates that the suspension components are reaching the end of their functional life and are suffering from progressive wear across multiple axes. At 181,154 miles, this twelve-year-old vehicle has covered an average of approximately 15,000 miles per year. The record shows consistent high-mileage usage, with 16,498 miles clocked between November 2023 and November 2024, and another 17,168 miles covered in the following year. This high rate of mileage accumulation places significant stress on rubber-bonded bushings and mechanical joints, which explains the frequent steering and suspension failures noted in the MOT history. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front and rear suspension assemblies. The history shows a recurring pattern of failing ball joints, track rod ends, and bushes, suggesting the entire system is deteriorating. You should check for play in the lower control arms and verify that the upper arm bushes show no signs of further tearing. Furthermore, the 2023 advisories regarding pitted and scored rear brake discs suggest the braking system may be neglected or seizing, necessitating a check of current pad thickness and caliper condition to ensure consistent performance.