Tesla Model S statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 9,805 −2.4% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 361 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 79.8% Cars of the same ages 78.6%
• Rank by number licensed No. 345 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2021 10,269 licensed
• Average annual mileage 10,530 miles a year

How many Tesla Model S cars are left in Great Britain?

There were 9,805 Tesla Model S cars licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 361 declared off the road (SORN). That is 4.5% fewer than the peak of 10,269 in 2021.

Tesla Model S MOT reliability

In 2025, 79.8% of Tesla Model S MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Tesla Model S cars tested pass 78.6% of the time, so the Tesla Model S does better than average for its age, by 1.2 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 79.9%.

Tesla Model S MOT failures

Tyres is the most common reason a Tesla Model S fails its MOT, appearing on 47.1% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 8.6% of Tesla Model S tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Tesla Model S MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Tesla Model S failed its MOT in 2025 was “Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm”, on 16.3% of 2,189 failed tests. 46.6% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Tesla Model S by year

7 years of the Tesla Model S, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2014 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (73.2% passed first time) and the 2020 cars worst (81.2%).

Tesla Model S fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Tesla Model S from 2014, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2026), its electric versions have an official range of 282 to 405 miles. On the older NEDC test (listings 2014 to 2018), its electric versions have an official range of 248 to 393 miles.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• NEDC figures (in VCA’s data until September 2018) and WLTP figures (from the 2019 guide) come from different tests, so they are shown separately and should not be compared.
• Electric cars produce no exhaust CO2; range and miles per kWh are VCA’s official figures.
• A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “Model S”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Tesla Model S safety recalls

DVSA lists 8 safety recalls for the Tesla Model S since 1992, the first in 2015. The most recent was launched on 7 March 2025.

All 8 Tesla Model S recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Tesla Model S. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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