2022 Tesla Model 3 MOT pass rate: 86.8% (5,626 tests)
What fails on a 2022 Model 3
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 1,005 | 79.0% |
| 2 | Suspension | 108 | 8.5% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 54 | 4.2% |
| 4 | Visibility | 43 | 3.4% |
| 5 | Brakes | 30 | 2.4% |
| 6 | Identification of the vehicle | 18 | 1.4% |
All Model 3 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 (this page) | 5,626 | 86.8% | -4.4 pts | 38,744 |
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FAQs
Is a 2022 Tesla Model 3 reliable?
2022-registered examples passed 86.8% of their MOT tests (5,626 tests, 2023–2025), -4.4 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 4 years old with a median 38,744 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2022 Model 3?
The median tested example shows 38,744 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.