2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD Electricity · WN22 HSC

The latest DVSA MOT test for this 2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD was conducted on 23 April 2025, at which point the vehicle passed with no defects or advisories recorded. With only a single test on file and a clean pass, it is difficult to establish a definitive maintenance trend; however, the absence of any advisory items at the most recent examination suggests that the wear-related components inspected under the MOT regime, including tyres, brakes, lights, suspension, and steering, were within legal limits and not exhibiting advanced deterioration at that time. For a prospective buyer, this clean pass is reassuring but should be viewed as a single snapshot rather than a comprehensive mechanical guarantee, particularly given the unique construction of an electric vehicle which does not require an exhaust emissions test under current MOT standards. The recorded mileage of 39,834 miles over approximately four years equates to an annual average of around 9,958 miles, which is broadly consistent with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age and class. This rate of accumulation indicates the car has seen regular use rather than extended periods of standing, which is mechanically beneficial as it reduces the risk of brake disc corrosion, seized calipers, dry-rotted rubber components, and 12-volt auxiliary battery degradation. While the mileage is not particularly high, it is sufficient to have generated normal wear on consumables such as tyres and brake components, and the relatively even spread of use suggests the drivetrain, suspension bushes, and high-voltage battery management system have all been exercised under varying conditions. Given the clean MOT record and the absence of any advisories, physical inspection should focus on age- and mileage-related items that fall outside standard MOT scrutiny or that may have developed since the April 2025 test. Tyres warrant particular attention: although the MOT would have checked minimum tread depth, sidewall perishing and cracking due to environmental exposure and UV degradation should be examined visually, especially on a vehicle kept outdoors. The 12-volt auxiliary battery, which powers ancillary systems rather than the traction battery, is a known wear item on Teslas of this era and typically requires replacement every three to five years; verification of its age and a voltage test would be prudent. Brake discs should be inspected for any lipping or surface corrosion, even though regenerative braking on this model reduces pad wear significantly, and the calipers should be checked for any signs of binding after prolonged standing. On a test drive, the prospective buyer should listen carefully for any suspension knocks or clonks over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn bushes, drop links, or coil springs. Steering response should be precise without vibration or pulling to either side, and any uneven tyre wear when checked against the odometer would suggest an alignment or suspension geometry issue requiring rectification. Brake feel should be firm and consistent, with no shudder under light application or excessive pedal travel, and the regenerative braking system should engage smoothly without warning lights on the dashboard. Finally, confirmation of the high-voltage battery state of health through a Tesla diagnostic report or third-party OBD tool is advisable, as this is the most significant mechanical and financial component of the vehicle and is not assessed under the standard MOT test, alongside verification that all time-based fluid services, particularly brake fluid, have been carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's schedule.