2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD Electric · AF72 EXV

The most recent official DVSA MOT test for this 2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD was conducted on 28 August 2025, at which point the vehicle passed with no defects, advisories, or failure items recorded against it. With only one MOT entry on file, it is not possible to construct a longitudinal trend, but the absence of any recorded advisories on a near three year old electric crossover is a positive indicator that the vehicle was presented for test in a sound mechanical condition. The official MOT assessment covers the standard roadworthiness items such as lighting, suspension, steering, brakes, tyres, and structural corrosion, and a clean pass suggests that none of these areas gave rise to concern under inspection. The buyer should still treat the MOT as a minimum legal threshold rather than a complete mechanical guarantee, particularly given the specific characteristics of an electric vehicle. The recorded mileage of 35,448 miles over an approximate four year ownership period equates to around 8,862 miles per annum, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and type, and indicates consistent everyday use rather than extremes of either long term standing or high mileage accumulation. This kind of moderate annual usage is generally beneficial, as it tends to keep mechanical components, seals, and electrical systems in active service without imposing the accelerated wear associated with very high mileages. There is no evidence in the records of unusual mileage gaps or rapid accumulation between tests, which would otherwise warrant closer scrutiny. For an electric vehicle of this profile, the main wear items associated with mileage are the tyres, brake components, suspension bushes, and the drive units, all of which tend to degrade at a more gradual rate under typical mixed usage. Given the clean MOT record and the fact that the vehicle is now approximately four years old, the buyer should focus on age and calendar related deterioration rather than seeking to chase specific recorded defects. Tyres warrant particular attention: even where tread depth is legal, sidewall rubber perishing and cracking can develop from age rather than wear, and any uneven or rapid shoulder wear on a heavy electric SUV can point to suspension geometry or alignment issues. Brake discs and calipers on an electric vehicle are especially prone to surface corrosion and seizure through low usage, as regenerative braking reduces the application of the friction brakes, so the calipers should be checked for smooth operation and the discs for any significant lip or rust pitting. A test drive should be carried out with the cabin windows down to listen for any suspension clunks over speed humps, binding brake drag, or any uneven pulling under braking that might suggest a sticking caliper or warped disc. Further practical checks appropriate to this age and mileage profile should include a thorough inspection of the 12 volt auxiliary battery, which is known to be a common failure item on Tesla vehicles of this generation and can cause a range of electrical anomalies when degraded. The high voltage battery state of health should be verified through the vehicle's on board diagnostics or a third party scanner, with particular attention to any imbalance between modules or significant range degradation. Fluid based servicing on an electric vehicle is limited but still time dependent, so confirmation should be sought that the brake fluid has been changed in line with manufacturer schedules, the coolant circuit for the battery and drive units has been inspected or renewed as required, and the cabin filter and air conditioning system have been serviced. Finally, the body and underbody should be examined for any corrosion around the suspension mounting points, wheel arches, and undertrays, and the service history verified for evidence of timely Tesla approved maintenance rather than merely MOT related repairs.