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W953 JDA

2000 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,278 mi
Last recorded144,278 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW953 JDA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 144,278 miles

child seats fitted to rear

front and rear brake pipes end sections corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded heavily

front tyres worn to limit

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside rear outersill corroded

oil around engine

play in steering rack inner joints

rear brake discs corroded

road test carried out for brakes

steering mountings worn and flexing

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 11 Jan 2016 139,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Inner sill corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Inner sill corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 133,160 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 133,145 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 121,602 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 121,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 107,741 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 107,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 99,245 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 88,927 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 82,455 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 74,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear brake pipe corroded at brake pipe connector

Fail 30 Apr 2008 74,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear brake pipe corroded at brake pipe connector

Pass 1 May 2007 67,573 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 59,756 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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W953 JDA is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W953 JDA, 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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W953 JDA is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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