Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range +?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range +?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range +?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range + reliable?

Based on MOT data from 3,596 vehicles, the 2022 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range + has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range +?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Tesla Model 3 Standard Range + (2022)

3,596 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range +

CarHunch analysed 3,596 real MOT records for the 2022 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range +. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range + has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.1%, which is well above the UK average of 80%, suggesting stronger reliability across this cohort. The dangerous defect rate sits at 9.8%, which is acceptably low and shouldn't be a major concern for prospective buyers.

These vehicles are averaging 37,620 miles at test time, which is typical for their age, and they're showing minimal failure issues with just 0.18 failures per vehicle on average—electric drivetrains clearly sidestep many traditional mechanical problems. Before buying, check the service history carefully and have any pre-purchase inspection focus on battery health documentation and brake fluid condition, since those are the areas where advisories cluster on electric vehicles.

The 2022 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range + passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.8% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

9.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.18

Over 1.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

33k

Middle half: 24k–47k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 3,596 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 3,596 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 23,434 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range + vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 45.3%

10,604

Grey 19%

4,464

Black 17.3%

4,043

Blue 13.4%

3,147

Red 5%

1,176

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range + vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

33,480

typical

24,032

low mileage

46,875

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range + vehicles fall between 24,032 and 46,875 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 24,032 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 24,032–46,875 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range +s sit.

⚠ Over 63,281 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2022 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range + — Still on the Road

Almost all 2022 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range +s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 3,398 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

1.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.18

Avg failures per vehicle

1.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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