Tesla Model S (2014)
2014 Tesla Model S
CarHunch analysed 732 real MOT records for the 2014 Tesla Model S. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Tesla Model S passes its MOT at 81%, just fractionally above the UK average of 80%, but a concerning 40% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above acceptable risk for a used buy. Diesel versus petrol isn't relevant here; the real issue is electrical and structural safety failures that could catch you out.
These cars average 75,648 miles at test, which is reasonable for a decade-old vehicle, but owners are seeing 1.4 failures and 9.2 advisories per test—suggesting accumulated wear in complex systems. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on battery health, suspension geometry, and brake condition, because the MOT data flags genuine reliability scatter across the fleet.
What to check before buying a 2014 Tesla Model S
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 39.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Tesla Model S vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Tesla Model S vehicles fall between 50,636 and 94,220 miles.
2014 Tesla Model S — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 563 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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