2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range + Electric · LF71 VVN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding suspension components. While the car passed its September 2025 test at 66,872 miles, it followed a failure just three days prior at 66,865 miles. That failure identified excessive wear on both front suspension arm ball joints and the offside rear upper suspension arm bush. Although the subsequent pass noted a worn nearside rear upper arm bush, the primary failure indicates that the suspension geometry is reaching the end of its service life. At 66,872 miles over five years, this vehicle has averaged approximately 13,374 miles per year, which sits above the national average for a passenger car. This high usage profile explains the accelerated degradation of rubber-linked components. Between the August 2024 test at 53,894 miles and the September 2025 test, the car covered over 13,000 miles in thirteen months. Such rapid accumulation suggests consistent heavy use, which places significant stress on the control arms and steering linkages. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension assembly to ensure the ball joints flagged in the September 2025 failure were actually replaced rather than merely adjusted. The tester still flagged the nearside rear upper arm bush as worn, indicating an ongoing wear pattern that will soon require further attention. The presence of a nail in the nearside front tyre during the most recent tests suggests a reactive approach to basic maintenance. You should also verify that the pressure monitoring system lamp noted in 2024 has been rectified, as unresolved electronic faults can mask critical tyre wear issues.