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Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,457 cc

L4 CFWMOT history

L4 CFW is a blue petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 1 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 147,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2024
Mileage
147,510 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 CFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 CFW was last recorded at 147,510 miles on 23 Mar 2023, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,476 miles · 7 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
6,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 147,510 miles
  • 2022 – 143,452 miles
  • 2021 – 137,057 miles
  • 2020 – 131,495 miles
  • 2019 – 123,171 miles
  • 2018 – 115,625 miles
  • 2017 – 111,641 miles
  • 2016 – 109,658 miles
  • 2015 – 107,136 miles
  • 2014 – 104,470 miles
  • 2013 – 103,002 miles
  • 2012 – 100,282 miles
  • 2011 – 98,508 miles
  • 2010 – 90,853 miles
  • 2009 – 81,002 miles
  • 2008 – 71,212 miles
  • 2007 – 56,953 miles
  • 2006 – 45,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,510 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes are corroded by flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Osr anti roll bar drop link has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are cracking in tread and sidewalls (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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,510 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    147,510 miles
    Test number
    406336499503
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes are corroded by flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Osr anti roll bar drop link has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are cracking in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail147,476 miles (+4,024)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,476 miles
    Test number
    154503764436
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nsf headlamp lens requires cleaning (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nsr inner drive shaft boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Osr inner sill is corroded by suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber and clutch is worn (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal brake pipes are corroded by flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront heat shield is loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are cracking on sidewalls and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass143,452 miles (+6,395)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    143,452 miles
    Test number
    678275306413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,057 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    137,057 miles
    Test number
    657577714243
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail137,026 miles (+5,531)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,026 miles
    Test number
    447839993354
    • DangerousSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass131,495 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    131,495 miles
    Test number
    247184285254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail131,495 miles (+8,324)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,495 miles
    Test number
    548637629790
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass123,171 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    123,171 miles
    Test number
    348257675025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,168 miles (+7,543)1 dangerous6 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,168 miles
    Test number
    273913364855
    • DangerousBody component likely to become detached exhaust heat sheild (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass115,625 miles (+3,984)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,625 miles
    Test number
    871954918367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle deteriorated

  11. Pass111,641 miles (+1,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,641 miles
    Test number
    695873214148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass109,658 miles (+2,522)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    109,658 miles
    Test number
    657101019338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisoryUnder Body Rust

  13. Pass107,136 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    107,136 miles
    Test number
    429960725143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail107,136 miles (+2,666)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,136 miles
    Test number
    209590225181
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass104,470 miles (+1,468)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    104,470 miles
    Test number
    815343514167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass103,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    103,002 miles
    Test number
    267805713474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,002 miles (+2,720)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,002 miles
    Test number
    738735813137
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass100,282 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    100,282 miles
    Test number
    358224522182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,508 miles (+7,655)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    98,508 miles
    Test number
    606190941150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,853 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,853 miles
    Test number
    330592950138
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass90,853 miles (+9,851)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    90,853 miles
    Test number
    662532850148
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass81,002 miles (+9,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    81,002 miles
    Test number
    760647049135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass71,212 miles (+14,259)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    71,212 miles
    Test number
    562309348174
    • NoteUnable to test both outer sills due to covers

  24. Pass56,953 miles (+11,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    56,953 miles
    Test number
    272213357149
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass45,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,076 miles
    Test number
    772321456135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L4 CFW

Does L4 CFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 CFW expired on 30 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 CFW?
The MOT on L4 CFW expired on 30 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 CFW done?
L4 CFW was recorded at 147,510 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2023, an average of 6,093 miles a year.
Has L4 CFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 CFW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L4 CFW 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 L4 CFW find?
L4 CFW passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes are corroded by flexi pipes; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play osr anti roll bar drop link has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine, and 1 more.

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