Tesla Model X Long Range Awd
From 3,037 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 196 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 196 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 103 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 89 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 45 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 20 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 17 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 15 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 12 |
| a shock absorber bush excessively worn | 9 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 64.2% of Model X Long Range Awd failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 3.3% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £87.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 85.4% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 86.5% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Model X Long Range Awds tested had between 22,479 and 70,601 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 39,825 median miles, the Model X Long Range Awd has 0.036 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Tesla Model X Long Range Awd MOT pass rate?
The Tesla Model X Long Range Awd has a 85.8% MOT pass rate based on 3,037 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Tesla Model X Long Range Awd?
The most common MOT failure on the Tesla Model X Long Range Awd is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 196 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Tesla Model X Long Range Awd at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Tesla Model X Long Range Awd is 39,825 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,479 and 70,601 miles.
Buying a used Model X Long Range Awd?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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