2017 Tesla Model S · 7,878 MOT tests
2017 Tesla Model S reliability
2017 Tesla Model Ss fail 15.3% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 Model S years (7,878 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Tesla Model Ss: 16.8%)
- 15.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Tesla Model Ss: 16.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 59,972
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,878
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.6% of tests fail here (43% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Tesla Model S
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Suspension1.9%
- Brakes1.7%
- Steering0.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.02%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.31%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.46%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.29%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.81%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.77%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.33%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.67%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.24%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.67%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (2.17%)
Is a 2017 Tesla Model S reliable?
2017 Tesla Model Ss fail 15.3% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 Model S years (7,878 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Tesla Model S MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.02% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.31% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Tesla Model S have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Tesla Model S shows 59,972 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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