First Tesla Model S MOT (and we're a 2 EV family now)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 มิ.ย. 2017
- Could this be the first Model S MOT in the UK? Not far off I'd bet and certainly the first on TH-cam. Oh and it looks like my brakes are going to last a good while :-)
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MOT test is Ministry of Transport test, not motor ordinance test. No surprise you've passed brilliantly! One unsung benefit of EVs is their considerably lower brake usage due to the regen, I still feel there is a large stigma around EVs that isn't progressing quick enough to keep up with the technology - a shame really
Heres me, 16 years old and don't own a car, let alone a tesla, there's jasper who is like 5 times younger than me, who has a car and not just a car, a tesla.
Is it just, or is that kid's spatial awareness seriously advanced. He threaded the household obstacle course like a champion.
At 2:12 "brakes look about half worn....which isn't too bad for 72,000 miles" !!
Yogi Reminds me I still have to visibly check them on mine. My ev car is going for 20k and I know my dealer will try to get me to buy a pair no matter how efficient my car says my braking is.
well it's not like he ever uses them since he likes his one pedal driving experience
steven kutschat My plugin got sold to me like a car so I drive with both but if he showed you his brake or mine they're rusty as sin from most of the regen picking up with proper slowing down.
God I wish I had that car as a kid, Jasper loves it he looks so happy that he has his dad's car
MOT = Ministry Of Transport I think. Jasper's car is the mutt's nuts!!
Yep; agree with both statements! A Motor Ordnance Test might be something Elon Musk might have to do on his SpaceX reusables in about three years though ha ha :-)
We have WOF warrant of fitness same new car 3 years then once a year, although maybe distance is better, as a Taxi or courier could do very high mileage with lots of wear and tear in that 3 years...
Yes, in full it's a Ministry Of Transport Inspection. Typically referred to as M.O.T. Most new cars are exempt for the first 3 years of registration.
Love the color of Jasper's Car, Midnight Silver, Awesome
Yep, I think that is the colour that Soph wants a Model X in.
Love the UMC for Jaspers Tesla :-D Lots of nice details on that car.
Rather envious that Jasper's Tesla turned up before mine!
Motor Ordnance Test?? There's no ordnance on a car (unless it's James Bond's). It just stands for Ministry of Transport; a legacy term for the old department and hence MOT Test - shortened to MOT over many years of use.
Ahh, yes that would make more sense (but I'd still like an ordinance test please - you don't want your rocket launcher to jam after all).
James Cooke Indeed! I'd say it's the red button under the gear stick but.......
It's not a safety test either, it's a roadworthiness test. Seeing how some (most?) max out on monthlies and can't afford upkeep (tyres, brakes etc) I wouldn't mind if it was annual from new.
Haha I love how you tell us where your little munchkin is going aka I asked a coupled of months ago why he disappeared and you responded promptly.
I've been enjoying all your videos thoroughly! Thanks for all the detail and well-rounded selection of EV and electrification information.
The same test is done in Germany by TÜV ( Technischer Überwachungsverein = Association for Technical Inspection) also Dekra or GTÜ.
Here, new vehicles are checked for the first time after 3 years and then every two years thereafter.
On all vehicles: lighting, horn, windshield wiper incl. Washing system, brakes front and rear, condition of the tires, visual inspection under the vehicle on the lifting platform, play of the wheels.
And in the case of vehicles with an internal combustion engine, the exhaust gas analysis is also carried out.
Ha! I just had a safety inspection on my two week old i3 here in the US. Three years sounds great!!!
Take the MiniTesla to the skate park! Jazzy minipimpin.
What an AWESOME gift!!! Hahaha! It's got a mini chargeplug! It just needs a mini Supercharger!
The attention to detail was really nice touch (like the mini-UMC).
James, I had my MS MoT on Monday this week. It was quite amusing. The tester called me over when he wanted to test the headlight beams. Everytime he got out of the car the lights went out so he wasn't able to check them! I wasn't going to show him how to keep them on, but he invited me to remain in the car whilst he performed all the tests, including the brakes etc. Quite fun really. But to top it all, he asked "where's the handbrake?" He disappeared to his computer to check a few things to make sure he was doing everything right, then returned exclaiming "I need put a "deselerometer" (spelling?) on the floor and we need to take the car for a spin - you can drive". I am certain that it was a ruse to get a ride a Tesla just for the sake of it, but once done, I offered to show him what it can really do, 0-60, you know what I mean......I think he enjoyed the experience, and of course it passed the test....
What a great little car, hope Jasper enjoys it.
He's lovin it so far thanks. (He would really like a bit more space to drive it round in though).
Sorry James ... Motor Ordinance Test? Nope. MOT simply stands for Ministry Of Transport!
Wikipedia states: 'The MOT test (Ministry of Transport, or simply MOT) is an annual test of vehicle safety, roadworthiness aspects and exhaust emissions required in Great Britain for most vehicles over three years old ...'. Although the Ministry Of Transport was replaced years ago by the Department Of Transport and more recently, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), it seems the various government departments through the years have been too lazy to give the MOT test a more suitable name.
However, this was a really encouraging post though James. And I did hit the 'like' button! As many UK drivers discover, even relatively new ICE cars have an appalling tendency to exit an MOT test with a litany of faults to be sorted at eye watering expense. MOT tests on EVs? Bang go dealership servicing profits. As I understand it, UK dealers tend to sell ICE vehicles near cost and make up profits on follow-up servicing. When the penny finally drops, I reckon UK Dealerships are not going to like EVs any more than US Auto Dealerships do.
Finally, what an awesome present you've got for Jasper! He's going to have nearly as much fun in his Tesla as you do in yours!
Garages being able to work on EV's and other 'exotic' cars often require specific reading instruments, which are expensive and only viable if loads of cars of that brand are in need of repairs.
at 6:50, he's walking like he just got of work :D
I love that little Model S! I totally want an adult-sized one. Come on, Tesla!
Newly awoken Jasper is walking around like and old man. Holding his back like that :D
Super cute though :)
I do love brake wear on EV's and hybrid's, my auris hybrid had its first MOT a few months ago and the guy at the dealers said i might want to use the brakes a bit more as the discs had a bit of rust on, and this was after a 30 mile trip to the dealer...lol
One lucky boy. Having to wait ages for my model 3.
I love the fact that Jasper's Model S has it's own UMC!
Very cool. Jasper is learning to drive early
MOT Test = Ministry Of Transport Test. Great vlog James ... You're quite entertaining!
That ev of Jaspers is absolutely awesome! What a lucky boy.
I should get my P85 in 3 weeks! Can't wait!
OMG, that car is so cool! Jasper will jump through hoops to drive it I'll bet.
was waiting for this vid
Hi James. Great video.
I was surprised to hear you say that you thought 3 years was too early for an MOT test.
I totally disagree.
You have done 75000 miles in your car in 3 years.
Imagine some numpty in a diesel Corsa wheelspinning around and stamping on his brakes daily.
By 3 years old, that car could be speeding towards Jasper on his little bike.
Wouldn't you agree it is nice to know that the brakes and tyres etc are scrutinised by a professional every year?
Southern Ireland used to have their first MOT years later than ours and there were some real death traps on the roads.
Keep smiling.
Cheers.
In Germany the first "MOT" is after three years, then every two years. My Renault ZOE passed through the first time last October with no issues at all.
Yay! I'm so pleased Jasper got the kids Model S.
I used your referral code to buy my Model S 90D during the last cycle and I feel proud to have gotten him about 25% of his first EV :)
One of your very best James. Highly informative about EV Mot's and to see Jasper's joy. Was that a Tesla gift or a purchase ( perhaps that question is indiscreet- sorry!).
What was Mummy's big package again MYOB!
But a great Vlog, well done. I await my MOT Notice as mine is a 2014 import as well .You now need a mini 5 MPH number plate on his car. Did you notice every Tesla has a paper sticker on the windscreen in the factory saying Max Speed 5 MPH- bit galling for such a fast car!
The Tesla came from referral program, Soph's package was the stuff she order at that jewellery party she went to last week. I didn't notice the 5mph sticker I'm afraid. Good luck with your MOT (I'm sure it will sale through).
Jasper"s Tesla is insanely cool! Lucky lad :)
Hi James. I'm thinking about buying model S from Tesla used inventory. They currently have P85D for £43k with about 40k miles on clock. I'm also early reservation holder for model3...... what do you think I should do? I currently have audi Q7 which is great....but is not EV
If it were me, i'd go for the P85D, hands down.
At least you have 3 years before an MOT. Here in my part of Canada we have to have an inspection sticker from day 1 of ownership and a MOT every year after.
In Czech Republic:
first STK (MOT) 4 years after first sale
next every 2 years
(TAXI cars every year after first sale)
That's awesome, how many referrals do you need to get the mini model S?
I think in the current referral phase you only need one
Yep, all the US vloggers did theirs last week or so, but it would take a while for the car to make its way to the UK. :) 'Ours' all seem to be red, interesting.
James Cooke was yours from the current one or a previous referral program?
Vehicles must have a safety inspection every year here and infact, they have to have one even when they are brand new...before even leaving the dealer. In Virginia and many other states too but each state has its own standard.
How exciting. This made me tear up a little bit. Jasper is just like daddy now. I love today vlog.
Here in Denmark its 4 years... My 2013 VW UP has just had its first MOT
Did the MOT check the tire tread?
Talking about tires. How many times have you changed them in 72,000 miles?
I remember when I went in for an interview at Tesla. I was in the waiting room and a service person was telling a customer on how these cars eats up tires because of the fact that they are a sporty car and uses regenerative braking a lot.
I like your Oakley. nice .what model is that?
Where I live (Washington State, USA), the state or federal government doesn't inspect passenger cars for safeness. I am not sure about commercial vehicles. Crash tests and tire safety tests are done at the factory or lab. We used to have emission tests but they have stopped those for new cars. Brake inspections are voluntary. It is the responsibility of the owner to follow the recommended schedule for inspections listed in the owners manual.
Where I am there isn't a tesla service centre it's a 3-4hr drive time plus a 14hr ferry ride so local mechanics need to be able to fix especially if it's undrivable due to any issue. Yet people do have Teslas not a lot but still some.
Oh that's one happy boy. He's gonna drive that car for months and months.
When I saw the title I was thinking that Soph was finally getting her Model X.
If I'm not mistaking, Tesla has or will start a certification program for independent garages.
The mot in Costa Rica (called differently) is every year and there’s just one place you can go and if you don’t update the car anyone will know cause there’s this tag that you have to stick on the windshield but you can get fined so much money for not updateing it
So cool.
The MOT seems to be very basic compared to our NCT test especially on the suspension test,
In our NCT test the car is picked up by a machine holding the wheels and literally shakes and flexes the suspension it looks like the machine is trying to tear the wheels of the car.
That's immense 👍
I think it's worse to push down on the bonnet you could dent it. Many cars have aluminium bonnets and you just close it like a normal bonnet. Even our older Peugeot 3008 has an aluminium bonnet and you just drop it to close.
You'd think so, but the instructions in the manual are quite clear. Use two hands, on both sides of the latch, never one hand, and not at the edge. :)
Richmond Sweet That's so strange. What is the reason? Any idea? Maybe it's related to something of the car itself and not the fact that the bonnet is aluminium?
It may (just making this up) have something to do with the 'pop up' mechanism to protect pedestrians (when you run into them, and they bounce off the hood... it raises up to give them a cushion). I think it's just delicate aluminum/aluminium; people on TMC complain all the time about others creasing the front by not closing it 'correctly' and you *never* drop it to shut it. :) That's one reason the Model 3 has the edge of the lid 'hidden'; the S and X overhang and so get 'bent' all the time when people lean on them to close them.
Richmond Sweet But other cars also have the pop up mechanism like all most Mercedes models and Volvo even has one with an external airbag for pedestrians heads. You can close the bonnet of these normally so it can't be that surely. Mercedes had these pop up hinges for years now and I've never seen them say to push it closed.
SDav21 Yeah, I said I was making that up :). Everything I've read said it's just the material and probably the overhang, which makes it easy to bend the edge. That is fixed on the 3, of course.
We used your referral code and so glad jazzy got a car! 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks and an even bigger thanks from Jazzy.
James Cooke how long until is dented? 🤔 have you seen the tesla guys in America who have wrapped theirs the same as their "s"?
Hmm... Failed the emissions tests because the mechanic could not find the exhaust pipe! Thanks, James. Have fun, Jasper!
Hahaha...congratulations Jasper
MOT doesn't go anywhere near the oily bits.
have to say normally the advisories from MOT/servicing for my cars which have always tended to be bearing/seals in the suspension, and so on. engine/gearbox yes they need oil changes and so on, but they just work assuming they do get the oil changes and so on.
I'd not expect a 3 year old car even a high milage one to need such stuff not for quite a few years.
0:15 You're wrong. All cars in GB require an MOT, 3 years from first registration. That's if the car is declared new at first registration.
All cars in NI require an MOT, 4 years from first registration. That's if the car is declared new at first registration.
MOT is all most like an smog check here in CA,USA witch is done every two years I believe.
James I am happy jasper has a new ev . I wish they had them in the late 60's when I was 3
Wow Jasper's driving skills put a lot of experienced drivers to shame :-)
ah ha ha. love it. great vlog
Cheers Chris
MOT in GB may be at three years. In Northern Ireland (still part of the UK) it is still four years :-).
I hope they did check the engine oil ;)
great video james, love jasper trying to find the box.. he looked like he's a good driver has he crashed yet? lol i didn't realize that the cars are only able to be fixed at the dealership you bought it from.. it is the same here in canada. hopefully they will let outside mech. will be able to learn to fix electric cars in the future.
As I said on the other vlog on the topic, you folks have it nice with 3 and 4 years.... every year in most states in the USA! Pain in the butt...
@Richmond S, Just to clarify, here in the UK, a vehicle has it's first test at 3 years old, then once per year thereafter. In most of Europe, tests are required only every two years, I believe.
Ah, that at least is more like the US. No idea why a brand new car needs inspection the year after here. :)
BTW, All private hire cars need Mot every 6 months once 12 months old, so there are quite a few that have had them done now.
Jasper's new car is nice. No taillights?
No taillights, but then no brakes either :-0
Does it have regen breaking?
How many miles does the battery last?
I think Kim said around 50 miles, so quite a bit. Not sure how accurate that is, but I wouldn't be too surprised with the low speed. Wouldn't want the kids to grow up with range anxiety, right?
But that's a part of one pedal driving right :D
Apparently it weights 81 lb, and comes standard with a 140Wh battery and a 190Wh premium battery. And according to another source I found, it can go ~18 miles on a charge. I checked Kim's channel again, and she said "something like 20 miles", so I remembered wrong, sorry.
I don't see why we pay for a vehicle light check with a mot when they require the driver to check them in our highway code.
Jasper is a lucky guy. New car and all.
THAT was very entertaining! We don't have MOTs here. Used to. But nobody cared so they discontinued it. Ah, well.
The thing with garages doing repairs on EV's is that they need to be properly trained for their own safety as well as the safety of the EV-owner. With the high voltage battery you need to know what you are doing otherwise it could get really dangerous. Apart from the danger of electric shock there is the risk of fire from cables not being properly tightened.
Even the dealer where we bought our Kia Soul EV wasn't qualified to replace parts of the power train.
Also, Jasper's tesla is beautiful, what a lucky boy he is, looking forward to him being able to drive it outside properly. Does it fit in your tesla? Tesla-ception. I feel another trip to the Olympic Park is due!
They should now get an vapor leak test done from the batteries of an electric vehicles, as they tend to leak acid fumes back into the passenger compartment, causing breathing problems especially when in use long term like cab drivers and high use can cause cancer.
In Belgium the MOT starts when the car reaches 4 years
I am somewhat surprised that your brakes are half worn.Tesla has to have more aggressive regen than my old Prius. I have 120.000 miles on it, and it seems to have half of its wear still ahead of it. Of course it is a lighter vehicle. My Volvo Estate is closer to the Tesla in weight and it does need harder braking sometimes for that reason.
Perhaps my driving pattern is different. As a touring bicyclist I tend to coast to a stop and bleed off energy as slowly as I can. One of the reasons I waited for the Model 3.
I agree that automakers should be required to release software and repair manuals so that consumers and mechanics alike can repair their cars. In socal there has been hybrid shops that are increasing becoming more and more common. They basically refurbish and repair the battery packs of the car at a much better price than the dealer. There is also a shop that repairs Tesla's and Volts. Tesla is wrong in limiting the supply of parts for the Model S. Individuals should be able to go to a service center and buy any part for their car.
I agree the dealerships have a problem. I think they, and the manufacturers, see the handwriting on the wall: electric cars need less maintenance and that means less business fir tge back room, and less income. What will bring customers in? Meaningfully respectful, friendly service and support.
So can Jaspers model s with a frunk fit in daddys model s frunk?
I don't think it will quite fit unfortunately. That thing is pretty big really.
James Cooke Oh well at least Jasper can now drive himself to school and offer his own Tesla referral code to school friends.
"What version of AutoPilot have I got daddy ?"
Hah, every 3 years? In Pennsylvania we have to do that crud every year... At least I no longer have the emissions portion! Saves me $20/year!
I'm having my first MoT tomorrow. A bit worried since I'm second owner and car has new set of front tyres at only 28k miles (was 23k when I bought it). So what did the previous owner did with it? :)
That thing with "not allowed to take off any panels" let my friend to get away with a rusty hole in the door.
What comes to doing stuff on the car... Well, apart from engine and batteries, EV is just like any other car. It has suspension (and from my observation, roads in UK are getting worse), it has all the interior parts, windscreens (don't want to see the bill on replacing one on Model X), tyres, brakes, body elements etc. I've herad of few Nissan Leafs failing MoT due to nonoperational seatbelt and broken windscreen wiper or leaking seal on the joint (not really applicable to rear wheel drive cars though).
Also, it's really nothing complicated to repair Tesla's battery either. Though, with the price garages in UK charge you for labour it is cheaper to replace a whole lot, I guess :)
MOT in Northern Ireland is 4 years. However, think every year after that is nearly a bit unnecessary for newer cars.
Arguably an MOT for an EV vehicle should be cheaper (as they complete it, in half the amount of time). Thoughts??
Great car for jasper but will he want to ride his bike again
Hello James
Jasper is a great driver
EVs are just so much cleaner, think of an old BMW 5 series at 70,000 miles, i'm sure that heat and exhaust fumes of IC Engined cars encourage corrosion. That underside after 70,000 looks great.
I read somewhere that very carefully driven EVs with good regen can have slightly rusty brake disks as they don't get much use. Testing of EVs must concentrate mainly on brakes, suspension and steering, not much else mechanical to test. Lights, frayed safety belts?
Backstreet repair shops will become rare, a 'classic car' thing.
I suppose investing in a decent sun hat for half a dozen days a year would be economic lunacy. Love the new EV BTW.
THAT IS SO COOL!!!!!!!!! I WANT ONE and I'm 20...
Come on James, MOT stands for Ministry Of Transport
Even better than Hot Wheels Monster truck Jasper! Enjoy!
MOT stands for “Ministry Of Transport”.
5:10 well, if the "the car needs service" thing would lit up you won't get past too I guess. :)
Here in the US, some states require annual inspections. In North Carolina where I live, even a one week old Tesla has to get inspected. Not bad, but a tad annoying.
Sworders Field :)
Great episode as always. Jasper's car is much cooler than yours it must be said, sorry!
Also, maybe I've missed it, but can you do an episode on your repairs since you've bought it, considering you've hit the 70K MOT mark?
I want a baby now,.. just so i can justify buying one of those toy cars..so cool, i love it.
there is still loads of things to repair on EVs trust me I used to work on them just alot cleaner and not smelly no oil changes yer ...
Putting his toys in the frunk! What a dude your son is! Lol!
ohh an MOT advisory for the child seat. lol
James, be sure your and Jasper's sunglasses are UV filtered. even better if they would be polarized. don't use ultra cheap plastic. tinted.. glasses.. as they pass UV radiation into the eyes.