2017 Tesla Model X · 8,288 MOT tests
2017 Tesla Model X reliability
2017 Tesla Model Xs fail 16.4% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Model X years (8,288 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Tesla Model Xs: 15.7%)
- 16.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Tesla Model Xs: 15.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 58,147
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,288
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 53% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 11% of tests fail here (83% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 83% 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 X
Fail rate by area
- Tyres11%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.1%
- Brakes2%
- Suspension1.9%
- Lights and electrics1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
- Number plates and VIN0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 4.08%
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 2.57%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.62%
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 1.28%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.74%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.69%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.37%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.26%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.4%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (2.14%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.1%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Tesla Model X reliable?
2017 Tesla Model Xs fail 16.4% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Model X years (8,288 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Tesla Model X MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (4.08% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.57% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.62% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Tesla Model X have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Tesla Model X shows 58,147 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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