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Tesla Model X reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·8,323 DVSA tests·2024
Across 8,323 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 84% of Tesla Model X cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in tyres.
84%
Average for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
8,323 tests · fleet 85%
84%
Where the Model X fails
Suspension99
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres94
Lights & electrics99
Fails more often on tyres. Holds up better on lights & electrics, seat belts, brakes.
Share of 4 to 7 years Tesla Model X MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Tesla Model X reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Tesla Model X is about average for its age: 84% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give tyres a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Tesla Model X?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Tesla Model X in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 84%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Tesla Model X MOT?
For Tesla Model X cars aged 4 to 7 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are tyres (6.2% of tests vs 3.3% fleet).
Other Tesla models
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