Tesla Model X reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Tesla Model X is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 96 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 291 of 442, and 19.7% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is condition (6.6% of tests).
Ranked 291 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 6,127 Tesla Model Xes aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 19.7% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Tesla Model X is 4% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 17.6% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
19.7%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
17.6%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
11,000
Typical age at test: 5 years
Tesla Model X MOT failure rate by age
Most common Tesla Model X MOT faults
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed6.6% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.6% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.9% of tests
- Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.8% of tests
What the Tesla Model X fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 13.2% | ▲ 2.2× as often |
| Visibility | 3.3% | About average |
| Suspension | 2.4% | ▼ 18% less often |
| Brakes | 1.9% | ▼ 49% less often |
| Lights and electrics | 1.1% | ▼ 79% less often |
| Body and structure | 1.1% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Steering | 0.4% | ▼ 32% less often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.2% | ▼ 50% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.0% | ▼ 100% less often |
What MPG does the Tesla Model X do?
Electric versions average 3 miles per kWh, with an official range of 225 to 358 miles.
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Any Tesla Model X first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Official figures for 11 versions sold in the UK between 2019 and 2025.
Fuel types
Electric
Electric range
225–358 miles
Efficiency
2.7–3.0 mi/kWh
Power
685–1267 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model X (Xb1D)685 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 3 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Model X Plaid (Xb1T)1267 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 3 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Model X Long Range (XA3EB)N/A · listed 2022 | Electric | 2.8 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Model X Performance (XA3EP)N/A · listed 2022 | Electric | 2.8 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Model X Standard (XA1EB)N/A · listed 2020 | Electric | 2.7 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | – |
| Model X 100DN/A · listed 2019 | Electric | 3 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | – |
| Model X 60DN/A · listed 2019 | Electric | 3 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | – |
| Model X 75DN/A · listed 2019 | Electric | 3 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | – |
| Model X 90DN/A · listed 2019 | Electric | 3 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | – |
| Model X P100DN/A · listed 2019 | Electric | 2.7 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | – |
| Model X P90DN/A · listed 2019 | Electric | 2.9 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | – |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate.
What a Tesla Model X costs to fuel
- Electric, typical official 3 miles per kWh…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Tesla Model X reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Tesla Model X is 4% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 96 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Tesla Model X?
The most common MOT fault is “Condition: has ply or cords exposed”, found in 6.6% of tests. It fails on tyres more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Tesla Model X do?
Electric versions average 3 miles per kWh, with an official range of 225 to 358 miles.
›How much is road tax on a Tesla Model X?
Any Tesla Model X first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Tesla Model Xes fail their MOT?
19.7% of Tesla Model Xes aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 17.6% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Tesla Model X combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.