2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD Electricity · GF72 VST

A concerning chassis and electronic safety pattern defines this Tesla Model Y, with a Major failure category recorded just five days before the most recent test on 17 November 2025 passed cleanly with no advisories. That earlier 12 November 2025 test resulted in four Major defects spanning both front and rear suspension linkages, alongside a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system. The fact that a vehicle passed an MOT only five days after failing four Major items strongly suggests that rectification work was carried out in that intervening period rather than the defects resolving on their own. For a 2022 Model Y at roughly 70,000 miles, multiple suspension arm ball joint and bush failures in a single test is a notable clustering of chassis wear items, and the clean subsequent pass only confirms compliance on the day of test rather than any inherent improvement in component durability. The TPMS fault additionally warrants attention, as on Tesla vehicles it can relate to individual wheel sensor failure, valve stem corrosion, or control module faults, and the rapid turnaround raises a question over whether the underlying cause was properly diagnosed or simply cleared. At four years of age with 70,012 recorded miles, this Model Y has been driven at approximately 17,500 miles annually, which is well above the typical UK average and places sustained demand on the vehicle's mechanical consumables. A heavy accumulation rate of this nature accelerates wear on brake components, particularly the rear pads and discs which carry a greater braking load on heavier EVs under regenerative braking, as well as suspension bushes, drop links, and wheel bearings. The mileage profile shows no extended lay-up periods and no unusual gaps that would suggest prolonged standing, which reduces the likelihood of 12V auxiliary battery degradation and brake disc corrosion from disuse, but it does mean that the suspension components flagged on the November 2025 failure were subjected to consistent high-mileage loading. With the rear upper arm bushes specifically flagged at both nearside and offside simultaneously, the wear pattern points to either the natural cumulative mileage fatigue on original factory bushes or a known characteristic of these components in this age of Model Y. A prospective test drive should focus carefully on the suspension geometry that was previously flagged for Major defects. Listen for any clonking or knocking from the front end over uneven surfaces or speed bumps, which would suggest the nearside front lower arm ball joint has not been properly replaced or has failed again, and pay particular attention to the rear of the vehicle over undulating roads where creaking, vague damping, or inconsistent ride quality could indicate upper arm bushes that have again deteriorated. Inspect the tyres for uneven inner or outer shoulder wear, which on a Model Y can indicate suspension geometry distortion following worn bush replacement, and check that the TPMS warning light extinguishes promptly on startup and that all four tyre pressures register correctly via the vehicle's touchscreen menu, as a recurring sensor fault may simply have had its warning cleared rather than the underlying issue resolved. Finally, examine the underside of the vehicle on a ramp for any residual oil misting from the rear drive unit or front motor assemblies, which is consistent with higher-mileage EVs of this generation and worth documenting before purchase.