Tesla Model x
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 9,890 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
86%
Total Tests
9,890
Best Year
2016 (91%)
Years Covered
5
About the Tesla Model x
The Tesla Model x has been tested 9,890 times in 2026 MOT data across 5 model years (2016 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as electric.
Best and Worst Years
The 2016 model is the most reliable with a 91% pass rate from 185 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 77%. The 14 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The TESLA MODEL X has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2016) averages 62,996 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 23,250 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Tesla Model x by Year
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