2017 Tesla Model S Electricity · SJ17 VED

The 2017 Tesla Model S holds a current MOT valid until 17 March 2027, having passed its most recent test on 17 March 2026 at 57,480 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a recurring pattern of front tyre wear that has persisted across multiple test cycles. The vehicle has never failed an MOT, and no serious structural or mechanical defects have been recorded. Two advisories for inner edge wear on both front tyres appeared again in the March 2026 test, mirroring the same issue flagged in March 2023. This suggests an ongoing alignment or suspension geometry concern that has not been permanently resolved. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a nine-year-old vehicle. The car covered 9,063 miles between March 2025 and March 2026, up from 11,107 miles in the prior twelve months and 7,937 miles between March 2023 and March 2024. Annual mileage has fluctuated but remains within a typical range of roughly 6,000 to 11,000 miles per year. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record that would suggest tampering or prolonged storage. The MOT history itself is complete with no missing annual tests, which supports a pattern of regular use and compliance. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering geometry. The repeated inner edge tyre wear on both front wheels, noted in both 2023 and 2026, points to possible excessive toe misalignment, worn track rod ends, or deteriorated suspension bushes. The 2023 advisory for a worn offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush adds weight to the possibility that suspension components have not been proactively replaced. Although the defect did not reappear in later tests, it was recorded as worn rather than borderline, meaning it may have been repaired or may have deteriorated to a point where it no longer triggers a formal advisory threshold. The 2022 advisory for slight play in the offside rear wheel bearing also warrants attention. Wheel bearing wear on electric vehicles can be harder to detect in normal driving due to the absence of engine noise, and slight play noted at 23,777 miles could have progressed significantly by the current mileage of 57,480. A physical inspection should include a check for any humming or grinding from the rear axle under load, along with a thorough examination of all suspension bushes, ball joints, and tyre wear patterns across all four corners. The front tyre issue in particular should not be dismissed as simple consumable wear, as it likely reflects an underlying mechanical fault that will continue to destroy tyres if left unaddressed.