NISSAN LEAF2013 · ELECTRICITY

The 2025-12-19 MOT shows both a pass and a fail on the same day, indicating mixed outcomes. The pass noted nearside front tyre wear close to the legal limit, while the fail identified multiple suspension and alignment issues. Key failures included excessive play in the offside front track rod end ball joint, worn suspension arm bushes, and damaged ball joint dust covers. Headlamp aim was also out of adjustment on both front sides. Recurring mechanical issues involve suspension components, particularly ball joints and anti-roll bar linkages. Since 2023, there have been repeated findings of slight play in anti-roll bar linkages and track rod ends, which escalated to excessive play by 2025. Dust cover failures on suspension arms were first recorded in 2025, suggesting potential exposure to dirt and accelerated wear. These issues indicate a consistent degradation of suspension integrity over time. The trend shows worsening conditions. Early 2025 MOTs noted minor play in ball joints, but by December 2025, these had progressed to excessive play and structural wear.