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Blue · Electric · 2016

L5 CMSMOT history

L5 CMS is a blue electric Tesla Model S first used on 6 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 161,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

L5 CMS blue Tesla Model S – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
161,995 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
16,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 CMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Tesla
Model
Model S
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Electric
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
6 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 CMS was last recorded at 161,995 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,847 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
148 miles
Average per year
16,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,995 miles
  • 2025 – 142,767 miles
  • 2024 – 127,969 miles
  • 2023 – 111,310 miles
  • 2022 – 90,512 miles
  • 2021 – 71,999 miles
  • 2019 – 50,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,995 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 18 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,995 miles (+148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    161,995 miles
    Test number
    945989745996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail161,847 miles (+19,080)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,847 miles
    Test number
    881976865994
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass142,767 miles (+14,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    142,767 miles
    Test number
    298223319627
    • AdvisoryFront Wiper slight smearing
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass127,969 miles (+16,659)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    127,969 miles
    Test number
    468455289650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,310 miles (+218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    111,310 miles
    Test number
    685535561613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail111,092 miles (+20,580)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,092 miles
    Test number
    761666729316
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass90,512 miles (+18,513)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    90,512 miles
    Test number
    703972539995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Will Need Attention Very Soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
  8. Pass71,999 miles (+21,667)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,999 miles
    Test number
    572114034546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass50,332 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,332 miles
    Test number
    859677337247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L5 CMS

Does L5 CMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 CMS is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 CMS?
The MOT on L5 CMS is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 CMS done?
L5 CMS was recorded at 161,995 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 16,288 miles a year.
Has L5 CMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 CMS has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 CMS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L5 CMS find?
L5 CMS passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - very close to legal limit; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.

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