2017 Nissan Leaf Electricity · FD17 LCE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a critical structural failure that required immediate rectification. While the car passed its most September 2025 test at 71,395 miles, it had failed just eleven days prior at 71,241 miles. That failure identified a severe deformation of the front subframe mounting and a fractured suspension arm attachment bracket. Although these major issues were addressed to secure the subsequent pass, such structural damage suggests a significant impact event or extreme stress on the chassis that warrants scrutiny. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap of over 16,000 miles between June 2024 and September 2025, which represents a spike in usage compared to the 10,000-mile annual intervals seen in previous years. This period of higher use correlates with the wear on consumables like brake pads and tyres, indicating that the owner likely only addressed components once they reached the point of failure rather than following a proactive preventative schedule. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front subframe to ensure the repairs made after the September 2025 failure are structurally sound and free of new hairline fractures or corrosion. The recurring issues with the nearside front tyre and thinning rear brake pads indicate a trend of neglecting basic maintenance. Furthermore, the parking brake efficiency should be tested thoroughly, as it was flagged below requirements during the 2025 failure. The offside front suspension arm bushes, which were noted worn in 2024, should also be checked for excessive movement to ensure the suspension has not deteriorated since that advisory.