2015 · 9 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2015 Tesla Model S MOT pass rate and common faults

1,204 MOT tests in 2024. 76.3% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time76.3%
Failed or needed repairs23.7%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,204 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
    91 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.2%
    77 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.5%
  4. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle2.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.3%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.2%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    21 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres14.8%
  2. Suspension7.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  4. Brakes3.5%
  5. Lights & electrics3.2%
  6. Body & chassis2.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.0%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Tesla Model S?

In 2024, 76.3% of 2015 Tesla Model S cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,204 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Tesla Model S?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Tesla Model S reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).