2014 Tesla Model S Electricity · RO64 UVJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 7 January 2026 at 301,334 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a pattern of recurring minor wear items rather than serious structural or mechanical failure. In the January 2026 test, the tester flagged front brake pads wearing thin and a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit on its edge. These are consumable items, not systemic faults, and the car passed without any dangerous or major defects. The preceding test in October 2025 failed on a cluster of minor electrical and wear issues, including a non-functioning nearside front headlamp on dipped beam, an inoperative rear registration plate lamp, front brake pads wearing thin on both sides, and the same nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit. Several of those items were rectified before the January 2026 pass, suggesting the owner addressed immediate compliance points rather than ignoring faults outright. The mileage accumulation is notably high for a 2014 vehicle. Between the October 2023 pass at 215,275 miles and the October 2024 test at 254,504 miles, the car covered roughly 39,229 miles in twelve months. The following period to January 2026 added a further 46,830 miles, bringing the total to 301,334 miles. That equates to an average of approximately 25,111 miles per year over the car's life, with a marked acceleration in recent use. Such sustained high mileage places elevated stress on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and drivetrain components, even if the MOT record does not yet show structural corrosion or major mechanical failure. A buyer should inspect the front brake discs for lipping and uneven wear, given the repeated advisories on front brake pads wearing thin in both October 2025 and January 2026. The nearside rear tyre has appeared as a defect or advisory in three of the last four MOT entries, suggesting either a suspension geometry issue causing uneven wear or a persistent slow puncture that has not been diagnosed. The rear upper brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in October 2024, and while not mentioned in the most recent test, the rear braking system merits a physical check for caliper seizure or binding, particularly on an electric vehicle where regenerative braking can mask early mechanical brake faults. The October 2025 failure also included a headlamp aim that could not be tested and a non-functioning rear registration plate lamp. Both were resolved before the January 2026 pass, but the headlamp aim issue warrants a closer look at the front suspension and subframe mounting points for impact damage or corrosion that could be affecting headlamp alignment. At 301,334 miles, a thorough underbody inspection for structural rust, cracked bushes, and exhaust system integrity is strongly recommended before purchase.