Tesla MODEL X - 2018
129.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2018 is 123.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Tesla MODEL X, model year 2018.
Sample size: 1,677 cars, 3,878 tests and 5,009 recorded faults.
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Quick summary
Total: 1,677 cars
The 2018 Tesla Model X has an overall defect rate of 129.16 per 100 vehicles, which is 7.6% higher than the average car of the same year, recorded at 120.02 per 100 vehicles. Issues related to tyre condition are prevalent, notably with significant counts of dangerous defects like worn tyres and tread depth non-compliance. In terms of reliability, the Model X demonstrates superior performance in several categories, particularly in steering, lights and electrics, and equipment, where defect rates are considerably lower than the average. However, it shows notable weakness in wheels, suspensions, and axles, with a defect rate of 174.57, significantly exceeding the average of 124.53. Overall, while the Model X excels in certain areas, particularly with electrical systems, it struggles more than average regarding suspension-related defects.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 1,677 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 19.9% better
55.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.8 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 46.0% better
2.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.0 / 100 tests
- Free play in the steering, measured at the rim of the steering wheel is: excessive
- A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
- Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
- A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
- Excessive radial movement between the top of the steering column and the shaft indicating an excessively worn top bearing
Visibility
▼ 14.4% worse
15.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.9 / 100 tests
- Wiper blade: defective
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 73.3% better
4.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.6 / 100 tests
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- Lamp: multiple light source up to a half not functioning
- Reflector defective or damaged: by up to 50% of the reflecting surface
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- Reflector: missing or reflecting white to the rear
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 37.8% worse
174.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 126.7 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 19.6% better
4.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.1 / 100 tests
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
- Bumper: insecure or with damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted
- A body panel or body component: damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure
- A door will not open using the relevant control or close properly
Equipment
▲ 54.5% better
1.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.2 / 100 tests
- A seat belt:
- Seat belt retractor not functioning as intended
- Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type
- A seat belt: webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened
- Audible warning:
Other
▲ 97.1% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.0 / 100 tests
- Any part of the noise suppression system: insecure
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,681
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 546
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 425
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 380
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 291
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 226
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 172
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 158
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 119
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 115
Serious faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 291
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 158
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 119
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 105
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 91
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 10