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W474 EWL

2000 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,981 mi
Last recorded159,981 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW474 EWL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 159,981 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 159,981 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Broken (0.1 (b))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 157,695 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Wiper linkage worn

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake back plate rusted away

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. No cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate rusted away

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded. No sharp edges

Pass 6 Dec 2019 156,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake back plate rusted away

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 156,184 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake back plate rusted away

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 153,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Back plate rusted away

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 153,199 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Back plate rusted away

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 153,184 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides rear middle inner & outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both sides headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 18 Jan 2017 148,956 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear back plate very corroded

Oil leak ()

crack n/s/f lower screen chip in screen

front brake pads worn

under side very rusty

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2016 141,874 miles

coolant leak thermostat area

exhaust system very corroded

o/s/ lower sill very corroded & weak

underside of vehicle very corroded and rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2016 141,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

coolant leak thermostat area

exhaust system very corroded

o/s/ lower sill very corroded & weak

underside of vehicle very corroded and rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2015 136,371 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust box very very rusty

Fail 15 Jan 2015 136,371 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust box very very rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2014 130,372 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroded and rusty

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly

underside corroded and dirty

Pass 17 Jan 2013 125,757 miles

front no plate cracked

o/s/ and n/s/r cassis corroded and rusty

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 118,962 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn

rear exhaust box very corroded and rusty

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 20 Jan 2011 122,268 miles

rear exhaust box very corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2011 122,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear exhaust box very corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2010 105,285 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded and flaking

Pass 14 Jan 2010 105,285 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and flaking

Pass 13 Jan 2009 97,519 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 89,107 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 81,294 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 72,685 miles

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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W474 EWL is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W474 EWL, 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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W474 EWL is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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