2017 Nissan Leaf Electric · LR67 FSE

A consistent pattern of clean MOT passes, with only one trivial failure in seven recorded tests, establishes the roadworthiness track record of this 2017 Nissan Leaf. The most recent test on 2 September 2026 returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the overall trajectory across the history is stable rather than deteriorating. The single failure, recorded on 18 August 2021 for windscreen washer jets being misaligned, is a presenter-style defect with no bearing on mechanical condition, and the vehicle passed later the same day once rectified. The only flagged items of any mechanical relevance are the pair of advisories issued on 28 February 2025, which called attention to both front tyres being worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edges. Aside from this, the inspection history contains no advisories relating to braking components, suspension, steering, corrosion, exhaust, or structural integrity. The recorded mileage of 20,158 miles across approximately nine years equates to an accumulation rate of around 2,240 miles per year, which is low even for an electric vehicle. There is also a clearly visible testing gap, with no MOT entry present for 2022 despite tests appearing on either side of that year, which can indicate either exemption from testing during a specific window or a period when the vehicle was not in use. As an electric car, the Leaf does not suffer the same combustion-related wear concerns as a petrol or diesel equivalent, so the modest annual mileage places very limited demand on the high-voltage drivetrain, regenerative braking system, and tyre wear rates. The low overall mileage does, however, mean that consumable items such as tyres and brake fluid have aged in calendar terms rather than in use, and rubber components can deteriorate with time independent of mileage accumulation. For a prospective buyer, the practical priority is a thorough inspection of the front tyres, as the previous advisory noted edge wear on both sides. Edge wear on a front axle is often symptomatic of incorrect camber geometry, inconsistent tyre pressures, or a suspension geometry issue such as worn strut top mounts or wishbone bushes, and it is worth asking whether the tyres were replaced after the advisory and whether a geometry check was carried out at the same time. On a test drive, pay particular attention to steering pull to either side, vibration through the steering wheel at speed, and any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, all of which would indicate that the underlying cause of the edge wear has not been resolved. Also inspect the sidewalls of any current tyres for cracking or crazing, as rubber ageing can be pronounced on a low-mileage vehicle of this age. Beyond the advisory items, the absence of any recorded corrosion advisories across the MOT history is a positive indicator for a nine-year-old vehicle, although a physical inspection of the underside, wheel arches, and suspension components remains essential. With only 20,158 recorded miles, the brake discs and pads are likely to be lightly worn, but age-related issues such as seized caliper slide pins or corroded caliper carriers can still occur, so the brakes should feel progressive and pull evenly during a moderate test stop. Listen for any creaking from the suspension over speed humps, which on a low-mileage Leaf can indicate perished bushes that have hardened with age rather than worn through use. Finally, although the MOT history cannot confirm battery state of health, the very low mileage means the high-voltage battery has experienced minimal charge cycling, which is generally favourable for long-term capacity retention on this generation of Leaf.