TESLA MODEL X MOT pass rate
86.0% of 12,851 TESLA MODEL X MOT tests pass.
At 86.0%, The MODEL X passes slightly less often than the average across all TESLA models (87.1%).
The TESLA MODEL X passes its MOT 86.0% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 97.0% at 0–3 years to 84.9% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 97.0% | 33 | 19,387 miles |
| 3–6 years | 86.8% | 7,185 | 48,302 miles |
| 6–10 years | 84.9% | 5,633 | 69,359 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the TESLA MODEL X
The most common reason the TESLA MODEL X fails its MOT is tyres — present in 82.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 82.6% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Visibility | 16.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 14.1% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 10.0% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.7% | Too high |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.3% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 2.1% | Fractured |
| Steering | 1.8% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.9% | Not functioning as intended |
Related TESLA models
- TESLA MODEL 3 — 87.4% pass rate
- TESLA MODEL S — 85.3% pass rate
- TESLA MODEL Y — 92.1% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the TESLA MODEL X?
- 86.0% of TESLA MODEL X MOT tests pass, based on 12,851 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the TESLA MODEL X?
- The most common reason the TESLA MODEL X fails its MOT is tyres — present in 82.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
- Does this show the TESLA MODEL X's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the TESLA service history guide for how to check and keep one.