2014 Tesla Model S · 1,870 MOT tests
2014 Tesla Model S reliability
2014 Tesla Model Ss fail 24.5% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 Model S years (1,870 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Tesla Model Ss: 16.8%)
- 24.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Tesla Model Ss: 16.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 90,647
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,870
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 11.4% of tests fail here (60% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Tesla Model S
Fail rate by area
- Tyres11.4%
- Suspension6.8%
- Lights and electrics3.7%
- Brakes3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Body, chassis and structure2.2%
- Steering1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.65%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.16%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.94%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.03%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.5%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.5%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.65%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.88%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.54%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (6.52%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.92%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (3.37%)
Is a 2014 Tesla Model S reliable?
2014 Tesla Model Ss fail 24.5% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 Model S years (1,870 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Tesla Model S MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (4.65% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (3.16% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.94% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Tesla Model S have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2014 Tesla Model S shows 90,647 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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