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Green · Petrol · 2002 · 3,000 cc

EW 5261MOT history

EW 5261 is a green petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 20 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2024
Mileage
130,962 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EW 5261
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

EW 5261 was last recorded at 130,962 miles on 19 Sept 2023, 792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,170 miles · 5 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
792 miles
Average per year
5,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,962 miles
  • 2022 – 130,170 miles
  • 2021 – 128,433 miles
  • 2020 – 127,505 miles
  • 2019 – 118,823 miles
  • 2018 – 108,895 miles
  • 2017 – 100,706 miles
  • 2016 – 90,773 miles
  • 2015 – 84,045 miles
  • 2014 – 79,016 miles
  • 2013 – 73,918 miles
  • 2012 – 69,382 miles
  • 2011 – 64,456 miles
  • 2010 – 60,562 miles
  • 2009 – 55,408 miles
  • 2008 – 51,393 miles
  • 2007 – 45,761 miles
  • 2006 – 40,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,962 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL ! Suspension Items Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Panel Corroded & Holed JUST ! ! Outside the Prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,962 miles (+792)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    130,962 miles
    Test number
    905685972407
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL ! Suspension Items Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Panel Corroded & Holed JUST ! ! Outside the Prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass130,170 miles (+1,737)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    130,170 miles
    Test number
    633957892396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass128,433 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    128,433 miles
    Test number
    564832566861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail128,433 miles (+928)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,433 miles
    Test number
    539570165676
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,505 miles (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,505 miles
    Test number
    179838145147
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail127,414 miles (+8,591)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,414 miles
    Test number
    393992893278
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,823 miles (+9,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,823 miles
    Test number
    127233120346
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,895 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    108,895 miles
    Test number
    535424680780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail108,893 miles (+8,187)3 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,893 miles
    Test number
    875081621576
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • DangerousRear tyres very worn on inner edge
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass100,706 miles (+191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,706 miles
    Test number
    478842070882
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail100,515 miles (+9,742)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,515 miles
    Test number
    829158416125
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass90,773 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,773 miles
    Test number
    298673842533
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres very worn on edges of tread

  13. Fail90,773 miles (+6,728)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,773 miles
    Test number
    791779489904
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres very worn on edges of tread

  14. Pass84,045 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,045 miles
    Test number
    297491145176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSurface corrosion present:rear suspension components.

  15. Fail84,045 miles (+5,029)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,045 miles
    Test number
    708574135147
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSurface corrosion present:rear suspension components.

  16. Fail79,016 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,016 miles
    Test number
    235929444482
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  17. Pass79,016 miles (+5,098)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,016 miles
    Test number
    925789344155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,918 miles (+15)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    73,918 miles
    Test number
    805753943145
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust system condition-general deterioration/corrosion.

  19. Fail73,903 miles (+4,521)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,903 miles
    Test number
    186830633132
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass69,382 miles (+4,926)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,382 miles
    Test number
    646185322157
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer/centre pipe corrosion

  21. Pass64,456 miles (+3,894)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,456 miles
    Test number
    918563521154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate condition

  22. Pass60,562 miles (+5,154)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,562 miles
    Test number
    223090320146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,408 miles (+4,015)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,408 miles
    Test number
    762607619138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,393 miles (+5,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,393 miles
    Test number
    592789818100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass45,761 miles (+5,218)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,761 miles
    Test number
    274316217168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs condition

  26. Pass40,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,543 miles
    Test number
    930070686021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about EW 5261

What vehicle is registration EW 5261 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EW 5261 on a green petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 20 Mar 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does EW 5261 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on EW 5261 expired on 18 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on EW 5261?
The MOT on EW 5261 expired on 18 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has EW 5261 done?
EW 5261 was recorded at 130,962 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2023, an average of 5,168 miles a year.
Has EW 5261 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EW 5261 has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2021.
Has the mileage on EW 5261 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on EW 5261 find?
EW 5261 passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2023 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded all ! suspension items corroded; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel corroded & holed just ! ! outside the prescribed area, and 3 more.

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