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Tesla Model 3 Mk1 (Highland refresh) (2024-present) reliability

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Tesla Model 3 Mk1 (Highland refresh): not enough MOT data yet

We don't have enough MOT history on the Tesla Model 3 Mk1 (Highland refresh) yet to spot a pattern.

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Tesla Model 3 Mk1 (Highland refresh)
2024-presentSaloon

No MOT tests on record for this Model 3 generation yet.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Recall context

11 recalls in all

2 of the 11 Model 3 Mk1 (Highland refresh) recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 2 recalls

Top concerns

  • Update vehicle software to correct TPMS behaviour
  • Loss of rearview camera display recall

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

All generations of this modelPlenty of data

Most common issues on Tesla Model 3 models of this age

This list covers every Tesla Model 3 built around 2021, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Mk1 (Highland refresh) on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    23.8%
    Advisory: 13,405Fail: 2,034 (13% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    11.2%
    Advisory: 5,192Fail: 1,152 (18% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    8.8%
    Advisory: 5,292Fail: 20 (0% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    6.9%
    Advisory: 1,876Fail: 1,782 (49% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords

    4.9%
    Advisory: 1,210Fail: 1,006 (45% of the times it was found)

Based on 34,169 tests

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*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. There are no MOT tests on record for this generation yet.