2020 Nissan Leaf Electric · BD70 DZF
2020 Nissan Leaf (electric). First registered 26 Oct 2020. Recorded mileage 20,096 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN LEAF
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,096 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD70 DZF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 20,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD70 DZF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Nissan Leaf (BD70 DZF) between October 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.
BD70 DZF Mileage History
- 19/10/20237,243 mi
- 21/10/202410,374 mi+3,131 mi
- 21/10/202410,374 mi
- 28/05/202511,387 mi+1,013 mi
- 21/05/202620,096 mi+8,709 mi
Average of roughly 4,967 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- "Rapidgate" (DC Fast Charging Throttling)Moderate
The lack of active liquid thermal management means the battery management system (BMS) aggressively throttles DC rapid charging speeds once cell temperatures rise above approximately 35°C. On consecutive motorway CHAdeMO fast charges in summer weather, charging power automatically steps down from 45kW to 15–20kW, doubling dwell times at service stations.
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