2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD Electric · R7 OKJ

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy following a failure on June 5, 2026 at 36,805 miles. The maintenance trend is worsening, as the car has progressed from a minor advisory to a critical mechanical failure within a single year. The tester identified both the nearside and offside front suspension arm ball joints as excessively worn, indicating a significant degradation of the front end geometry that requires immediate rectification. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical UK usage, averaging approximately 9,200 miles per year over the four-year period. Between the June 2025 test at 29,407 miles and the June 2026 test at 36,805 miles, the vehicle covered 7,398 miles. While this volume suggests moderate use, the premature failure of both front ball joints at this mileage indicates the components may have reached the end of their service life early or have been subjected to harsh road conditions. A buyer must personally inspect the front suspension assembly to ensure both ball joints have been replaced and that no further play exists. Given the previous advisory for pitted nearside rear brake discs in 2025, a thorough check of the entire braking system is necessary to confirm if rotors and pads have been maintained or replaced. The inspection should also verify the condition of the suspension bushings and control arms, as the failure of the ball joints often correlates with accelerated wear in surrounding rubber components.