2017 Nissan Leaf Electric · DC17 NRY

The 2017 Nissan Leaf presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass at 115,027 miles in the May 2025 test. No defects or advisories appear across the five most recent MOT entries from July 2023 to May 2025. The vehicle shows consistent test compliance with no recurring mechanical or structural faults logged by DVSA examiners. Mileage stands at 115,027 against a nine-year lifespan, averaging roughly 12,781 miles per year which is high for this model. The record shows 94,244 miles in July 2023, then 107,963 at a failed test on 27 July 2024 followed by a pass the same day at 107,968. A modest 7,000-mile gain to January 2025 and only 31 miles by May 2025 suggests the car was lightly used in its final six months under the prior owner. The July 2024 failure carries no recorded defects, indicating an administrative or emissions-readiness issue rather than a mechanical fault, with the immediate same-day pass confirming the car was roadworthy. Sparse history with zero advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, calipers, or corrosion means the MOT alone reveals no worsening wear pattern. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of the 12V auxiliary battery, traction battery state of health, and underbody for structural rust given the high annual mileage. Check tyre tread depth and suspension compliance in person, as these consumables fall outside MOT fail thresholds until worn. The clean record implies reasonable upkeep, but the Leaf's electric drivetrain needs specialist diagnostic verification beyond the MOT scope.