2023 Nissan Leaf Electric · MD23 JYA
2023 Nissan Leaf (electric). First registered 31 May 2023. Recorded mileage 56,800 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN LEAF
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
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- Common Faults
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MD23 JYA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2026
- 56,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD23 JYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2023 Nissan Leaf (MD23 JYA) between April 2026 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MD23 JYA Mileage History
- 09/04/202653,225 mi
- 09/04/202653,225 mi
- 21/10/202656,800 mi+3,575 mi
Average of roughly 6,698 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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