2018 Nissan Leaf Electric · EU18 WRF

The most recent DVSA examination recorded a PASS on 29 October 2025 with no defects or advisories noted, and the four prior tests from 2023 and 2024 likewise returned clean passes. This unbroken sequence of pass certificates with zero advisories suggests that, from a statutory roadworthiness standpoint, the vehicle has been maintained in a consistent and stable condition over the recorded testing period. There is no upward or downward trend to interpret because no faults, warnings, or monitoring items have appeared at any point. For a prospective buyer this is reassuring, although it is worth noting that a clean MOT record only confirms compliance on the day of testing and does not guarantee the absence of developing faults that fall outside strict pass/fail criteria. With approximately 104,057 miles recorded over eight years, this Leaf has averaged around 13,000 miles annually, which sits at the upper end of typical usage for a vehicle of its age. The mileage has therefore been accumulated consistently rather than through short bursts, meaning wear-related service items such as tyres, brake components, suspension bushes, and steering linkages will have been worked regularly. Importantly, the test history itself does not disclose the precise mileage between each certificate, so any unusually large gaps or rapid accumulation cannot be confirmed from the DVSA records alone. A buyer should still verify the continuous mileage trace on the V5C logbook and cross-reference it with the in-cluster odometer reading, ensuring that the figures presented at the time of sale are coherent and tamper-free. Because the MOT history is unblemished and shows no advisories, your pre-purchase assessment should concentrate on age- and high-mileage-related items that a standard MOT does not necessarily fail on but which an informed buyer would still investigate. Begin with a close visual inspection of all four tyres, paying particular attention to sidewall cracking, perishing, and uneven shoulder wear, as high mileage combined with eight years of service can produce hardening of the rubber even where tread depth remains adequate. On the test drive, listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or top mount bearings. Steering should remain precise without vibration through the wheel, and the brake pedal should feel firm, with no shudder under steady pedal pressure that might indicate warped front discs. As Leafs do not use conventional friction braking for routine deceleration, the brake discs and calipers may be prone to corrosion and seizure from underuse, so verify that the caliper sliders move freely and that the handbrake holds the vehicle on an incline without excessive travel. Beyond the chassis, several time-based service items deserve confirmation regardless of the clean MOT record. Verify that the 12-volt auxiliary battery has been replaced within the last four to five years, as this is a common failure point on older Leafs and will manifest as dashboard warning lights or starting issues rather than any MOT defect. Coolant condition for both the traction battery thermal management system and the conventional cooling circuit should be confirmed against the manufacturer service schedule, as degradation occurs with calendar age rather than mileage. Inspect the underside of the vehicle, particularly around the rear suspension torsion beam and front subframe, for any surface corrosion that may have developed from winter road use. Finally, request evidence of the Type 2 charging cable, recent diagnostic scan results from the Leaf Spy or Nissan Consult tool, and a battery State of Health certificate, as the traction battery capacity is the single most important mechanical and financial consideration on any used Leaf and falls entirely outside the scope of an MOT test.