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X542 HAE

2000 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

222,617 mi
Last recorded222,617 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX542 HAE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 222,617 miles

Chassis/suspension components corroded

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Rear differential bushes in subframe worn

Underbody/sills corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2026 222,614 miles

Position lamp not working All position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Chassis/suspension components corroded

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Rear differential bushes in subframe worn

Underbody/sills corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 218,231 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 217,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 217,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 216,869 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 215,867 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 211,234 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 211,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 205,188 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 197,738 miles

Coolant leak from separation of radiator components

Fail 13 Sep 2017 197,449 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipes at box broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads close to nothing (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake performance not tested due to nsf calliper seized (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak from separation of radiator parts

Pass 17 Aug 2016 192,851 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 192,711 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 188,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 188,272 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 186,307 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 184,795 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 184,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 May 2012 183,819 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 183,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 178,529 miles

Nearside rear tyre is close to limits of wear.

Offside rear reflector is damaged,

Slight play at nearside front lower swivel.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 163,978 miles

Front and rear tyres getting abit low on tread and front tyres abit worn at tread edge areas (esp N/S/F tyre)

Outer sills not checked (Hidden by trims)

Rear chassis areas around coil spring seats appear abit corroded slightly

Rear inner b/pads appear low and outer b/pads seem very low and near limits of wear

Rear suspension components and subframe abit corroded slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2008 149,244 miles

B/Fluid level getting abit low

Rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Slight corrosion starting at rear subframe

Pass 21 Dec 2007 133,789 miles

Slight play at front anti roll bar links.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 116,811 miles

Nearside inner drive shaft gaiter is split and leaking grease.

Rear of exhaust is very rusty at outer casing.

Reduced park brake performance.

Pass 16 Dec 2005 95,305 miles

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

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

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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X542 HAE is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 X542 HAE, 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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X542 HAE is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 December 2000.

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