2015 Tesla Model S · 4,360 MOT tests
2015 Tesla Model S reliability
2015 Tesla Model Ss fail 19.4% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 7 Model S years (4,360 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Tesla Model Ss: 16.8%)
- 19.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Tesla Model Ss: 16.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 82,977
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,360
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 9.2% of tests fail here (32% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 77% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Tesla Model S
Fail rate by area
- Tyres9.2%
- Suspension5.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Lights and electrics2.2%
- Brakes2%
- Body, chassis and structure1.5%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.12%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.61%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.65%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.47%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.4%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.06%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.12%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.81%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.1%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.78%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (5.14%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (2.52%)
Is a 2015 Tesla Model S reliable?
2015 Tesla Model Ss fail 19.4% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 7 Model S years (4,360 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Tesla Model S MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (3.12% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.61% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.65% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Tesla Model S have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Tesla Model S shows 82,977 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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