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W533 SRY

2000 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,691 mi
Last recorded164,691 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW533 SRY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2021 164,691 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and outer door sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt no play found in joint on inspection (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and outer door sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes perishing no play found on inspection (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perishing no play found on inspection (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 158,288 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disc,s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear suspension bushes are deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 158,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disc,s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear suspension bushes are deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 148,653 miles

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 5 Apr 2019 148,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 17 Apr 2018 136,861 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repair carried out on front pipe (7.1.2)

Central Front catalyst flange very thin but not blowing and secure

Central Front oil leaks on engine

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear back box outer skin corroded away but not blowing

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 136,861 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repair carried out on front pipe (7.1.2)

Central Front catalyst flange very thin but not blowing and secure

Central Front oil leaks on engine

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear back box outer skin corroded away but not blowing

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 131,353 miles

Exhaust catalyst rear flange corroded thin

Front tyres wearing on edegs

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 127,432 miles

catalyst rear flange corroded thin

Pass 17 Apr 2015 122,427 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion on inner faces of both front brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2014 116,227 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 116,227 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 110,935 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 110,935 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 103,955 miles

BOTH rear tyres tread worn smooth on inside edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 97,582 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

exhaust front pipe leaking slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2010 89,931 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 80,277 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 72,110 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 62,428 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 52,010 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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W533 SRY is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W533 SRY, 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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W533 SRY is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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