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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 3,000 cc

A12 EFYMOT history

A12 EFY is a green petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
106,475 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 EFY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 EFY was last recorded at 106,475 miles on 22 May 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Apr 2024: 102,111 miles, lower than 102,564 miles on 3 Jun 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,467 miles · 13 May 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,475 miles
  • 2025 – 104,422 miles
  • 2024 – 102,111 miles
  • 2023 – 102,564 miles
  • 2022 – 96,098 miles
  • 2021 – 92,123 miles
  • 2020 – 92,110 miles
  • 2019 – 82,175 miles
  • 2018 – 70,400 miles
  • 2016 – 66,776 miles
  • 2015 – 64,531 miles
  • 2014 – 60,344 miles
  • 2013 – 55,344 miles
  • 2012 – 48,108 miles
  • 2010 – 46,762 miles
  • 2009 – 42,115 miles
  • 2008 – 35,953 miles
  • 2007 – 27,601 miles
  • 2006 – 19,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,475 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,475 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    106,475 miles
    Test number
    568264646506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail106,467 miles (+2,045)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,467 miles
    Test number
    483080094868
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,422 miles (+2,311)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    104,422 miles
    Test number
    293289189733
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass102,111 miles (-453)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    102,111 miles
    Test number
    501428333953
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail102,564 miles (+6,466)3 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,564 miles
    Test number
    798241853821
    • DangerousBrake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested brake system leaking! (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront lower ball joint locking pins missing!

  6. Pass96,098 miles (+3,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,098 miles
    Test number
    579346780988
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass92,123 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,123 miles
    Test number
    782586317225
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Fail92,110 miles (+9,935)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,110 miles
    Test number
    488674579941
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Pass82,175 miles (+8,933)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,175 miles
    Test number
    801418306748
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass73,242 miles (+2,842)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,242 miles
    Test number
    524904239668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,400 miles (+3,624)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,400 miles
    Test number
    580413997583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    66,776 miles
    Test number
    576826976651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,776 miles (+2,245)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,776 miles
    Test number
    275685916175
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass64,531 miles (+4,187)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    64,531 miles
    Test number
    473937050550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,344 miles (+5,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,344 miles
    Test number
    545112134392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass55,344 miles (+7,236)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,344 miles
    Test number
    936847433346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass48,108 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    48,108 miles
    Test number
    468590142337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,104 miles (+1,342)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,104 miles
    Test number
    539714532364
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass46,762 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    46,762 miles
    Test number
    261899420368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail46,762 miles (+4,647)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,762 miles
    Test number
    523109620341
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass42,115 miles (+6,162)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,115 miles
    Test number
    800491859316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,953 miles (+8,352)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,953 miles
    Test number
    314762258392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,601 miles (+7,998)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    27,601 miles
    Test number
    851042357313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    19,603 miles
    Test number
    934493856315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 EFY

Does A12 EFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 EFY is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 EFY?
The MOT on A12 EFY is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 EFY done?
A12 EFY was recorded at 106,475 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 4,473 miles a year.
Has A12 EFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 EFY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on A12 EFY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Apr 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on A12 EFY find?
A12 EFY passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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