BJ71 AEF

2021 TESLA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
TESLA
Year
2021
Fuel
ELECTRICITY
Colour
GREY
Engine
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
1 October 2026 (109 days away)
Last recorded mileage
48,977 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 60/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2021 Tesla has 3 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 48,977 miles. The timing belt is a known owner-reported fault, which is a significant concern for an EV.

The vehicle shows high annual usage at 12,706 miles/yr, significantly above the UK average of 8,000, with a notable drop in recent years from 48,977 miles in Sep 2024 to 60,401 miles in Oct 2025.

Things to check

  • Major suspension failure on 2024-09-19 for nearside rear suspension arm bush.
  • High annual mileage of 12,706 miles/yr, significantly above UK average.
  • Timing belt reported as a major fault by community, a critical EV component.
  • First MOT failure on 2024-09-19 for suspension, indicating initial neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-10-01, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory, despite high annual usage, shows no fraud.
  • No recurring failures or advisories on the same system after the initial suspension repair.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2025) indicates high safety standards.

Mileage history

Sep 2024: 48,977 mi FAILSep 2024: 49,352 mi PASSOct 2025: 60,401 mi PASS60k55k49kSep 2024Oct 2025

MOT test history — 2/3 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2024 FAIL 48,977 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper straight arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2024 PASS 49,352 mi None recorded
Oct 2025 PASS 60,401 mi None recorded

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About this page

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