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W459 UDG

2000 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

154,694 mi
Last recorded154,694 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW459 UDG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 154,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in both front inner steering joints

Fail 27 Feb 2021 154,684 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded All four rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in both front inner steering joints

Pass 19 Oct 2018 146,559 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front steering tie rod some play.

Nearside Front tyre some wear on inside edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge.

some hazing on headlights.

Fail 18 Oct 2018 146,520 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front steering tie rod some play.

Nearside Front tyre some wear on inside edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge.

some hazing on headlights.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 135,503 miles

Nearside steering tie rod some play.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some hazing on headlights.

some oil around bottom of engine.

Fail 10 Oct 2017 135,503 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill.marked in yellow. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill.marked in yellow. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside steering tie rod some play.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some hazing on headlights.

some oil around bottom of engine.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 125,292 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside number plate light dim.

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside play in d-bushs. (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads just starting to get low.

some oil around sump.

some rust on rear brake discs.

Fail 30 Sep 2016 125,292 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside. (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside number plate light dim.

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside play in d-bushs. (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads just starting to get low.

some oil around sump.

some rust on rear brake discs.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 112,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some rust on all brake discs.

Fail 25 Aug 2015 112,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear in two places. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

can not check emissions due to exhaust leak.

some rust on all brake discs.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 111,750 miles

Floor, suspension, steering and brake components heavily covered with surface rust

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust very rusted

static brake pipes plastic coated

Pass 26 Sep 2013 111,711 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rusting

floorpans, suspension, steering and brake components heavily covered in surface corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2013 111,711 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rusting

floorpans, suspension, steering and brake components heavily covered in surface corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2012 107,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 107,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 100,841 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake discs are slightly pitted

offside rear tyre has a small lump on outer wall and is wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads are starting to wear low

Pass 3 Mar 2010 87,828 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 81,223 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 69,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper blade tearing

Fail 29 Feb 2008 69,626 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper blade tearing

Fail 5 Mar 2007 62,636 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 62,636 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 55,634 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fittings very dry

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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W459 UDG is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 100,108 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W459 UDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W459 UDG is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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