2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD Electric · AJ22 FMM

A notable failure on 6 February 2025 punctures what would otherwise be a largely unremarkable MOT history for this 2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD. That single test produced reasons for rejection across the front tyres, front suspension, and washer system, alongside an advisory for an illuminated Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) lamp. Since then, two subsequent passes have been recorded, most recently on 8 April 2026 with no defects noted, and the earlier pass on 16 February 2026 was similarly clean. The TPMS lamp advisory persisted into the immediately following pass on 17 February 2025 but has not reappeared on the record. The defining mechanical takeaway is therefore a vehicle whose recent roadworthiness has stabilised following a multi-defect failure, but which carries a specific, identifiable risk at the front suspension joint that warrants direct physical inspection before purchase. With 42,554 miles recorded over approximately four years of life, the car is accumulating at a rate of roughly 10,600 miles per year, which sits squarely within expected usage for a vehicle of its age and type. There are no extended gaps in the testing timeline that would imply prolonged off-road storage, nor are there any anomalous mileage jumps between consecutive tests suggesting clocked readings or unusual use patterns. This steady annual accumulation is consistent with regular daily driving, meaning consumable wear items such as tyres, brake pads and discs, and suspension components should be assumed to have seen normal service life consumption rather than being preserved by very low mileage. Importantly, the recorded mileage at MOT does not establish whether the manufacturer-recommended service schedule has been followed, as service history is not recorded within the MOT dataset. The front suspension ball joint flagged as excessively worn on the nearside in February 2025 is the single most consequential defect on this record. Although the car has since passed two MOT tests, a ball joint replacement is not always confirmed by a re-test if the failure was addressed off-station, and Tesla front suspension components on Model Y vehicles are known to be sensitive to premature wear depending on road conditions and driving style. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly on speed bumps or rougher tarmac, and feel for any vagueness or knocking through the steering when turning at low speed. The condition of the tyres should also be examined carefully, as two tyres were cut deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the February 2025 failure, which is unusual on a vehicle of this age and may point to kerb strikes or damaged wheels that could have contributed to the suspension issue. Several secondary items merit attention during a physical inspection and pre-purchase evaluation. The TPMS lamp that appeared as an advisory in both February 2025 tests should be checked for current operation, as an illuminated TPMS warning is itself an MOT failure item if active; if the lamp remains lit, diagnostic equipment will be required to determine whether it is a sensor fault, a pressure issue, or a system reset requirement. The windscreen washer system that was found to provide insufficient fluid on the February 2025 failure is a simple item to verify by operating the washers and confirming a sustained spray reaches the swept area of the windscreen. Given the 2025 failure pattern concentrated on the front axle, it is advisable to have the front suspension arms, bushes, drop links, and anti-roll bar mountings inspected on a ramp for any fresh play or perishing, and to check the front tyres closely for uneven inner-edge wear which can indicate alignment or suspension geometry concerns following the recorded ball joint wear.