2013 Nissan Leaf Electric · CF13 ACU

The 2026‑07‑21 MOT at 85,295 miles resulted in a failure, so the Nissan Leaf is presently not roadworthy. Repeated defects in the front anti‑roll bar linkage, suspension arm bushes, rear seat‑belt anchorage and parking‑brake adjustment have appeared in every test since 2020, indicating a deteriorating maintenance pattern rather than stabilisation. Mileage has risen from 46,452 miles in June 2020 to 85,295 miles in July 2026, an increase of 38,843 miles over six years, averaging about 6,500 miles per year, which aligns with the typical usage for a 13‑year‑old vehicle. No MOT records exist between September 2021 and September 2023, suggesting the car may have been idle for periods, but the overall accumulation is steady and not indicative of sudden high‑stress operation. A buyer should therefore focus on the suspension system, examining the front and rear suspension arm pins, bushes and ball joints for excessive wear or play, and inspect the structural sill for corrosion where the seat‑belt anchorage was noted as reduced. The brake history shows thin pads, pitted discs and binding calipers, so the discs, pads, calipers and tyre tread must be measured, while the recurring tyre wear on the edges points to alignment or suspension issues that need verification. Because the most recent failure includes a parking‑brake lever with excessive movement and a worn front tyre, immediate remedial work on the brake adjustment and tyre replacement is required before the vehicle can be legally driven; a thorough independent inspection of the identified components is essential to confirm that the repairs have been carried out correctly.