2020 Tesla Model X · 3,170 MOT tests
2020 Tesla Model X reliability
2020 Tesla Model Xs fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Model X years (3,170 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Tesla Model Xs: 15.7%)
- 15.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Tesla Model Xs: 15.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 37,494
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,170
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 11.5% of tests fail here (128% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 30% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Tesla Model X
Fail rate by area
- Tyres11.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Suspension1.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
- Lights and electrics0.8%
- Brakes0.7%
- Wheels0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 4.38%
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 1.74%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.51%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.6%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.54%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
CV joint boot split or insecure 0.44%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.46%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.61%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.51%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.29%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.26%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Tesla Model X reliable?
2020 Tesla Model Xs fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Model X years (3,170 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Tesla Model X MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (4.38% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.74% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.51% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Tesla Model X have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Tesla Model X shows 37,494 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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