2020 Nissan Leaf Electric · DS20 LWA

The vehicle's current roadworthiness status appears unstable due to a recent trend of mechanical and consumable failures. While the October 2025 test resulted in a pass, the vehicle failed just five days prior on 22 October 2025 at 45,158 miles. This failure involved an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint and significant tyre degradation. Although the subsequent pass at 45,160 miles indicates the immediate failures were rectified, the presence of advisories for perished and cracking tyres on both rear axles suggests that maintenance on consumables has been reactive rather than proactive. The mileage accumulation shows a significant increase between the May 2024 test at 21,333 miles and the October 2025 tests at approximately 45,160 miles. This represents over 23,000 miles covered in roughly 17 months, which is a sharp increase compared to the 13,465 miles recorded by May 2023. This accelerated usage pattern explains the rapid wear seen on the tyres and suspension components. The vehicle is averaging roughly 7,500 miles per year over its six-year lifespan, which is typical, but the recent heavy usage period has clearly accelerated the wear on mechanical parts. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension system. The failure of the offside front ball joint in October 2025 indicates that other steering or suspension components, such as bushes or tie rod ends, may be approaching the end of their service life. The tester also noted pitted and scored front brake discs in May 2024. Given the recent heavy mileage, the thickness of the brake pads and the condition of the discs should be verified to ensure they are not nearing minimum wear limits. The recurring issues with tyre condition, specifically the cracking and perishing noted in the October 2025 advisories, suggest the rubber is aging or has been subject to environmental stress. You should inspect the sidewalls of all four tyres for further signs of dry rot or cracking. While the vehicle passed its most recent test, the transition from a clean record in 2023 to multiple failures and advisories in 2025 suggests a shift toward deferred maintenance that requires close scrutiny of all rubber and suspension elements.