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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,457 cc

LE53 GXFMOT history

LE53 GXF is a blue petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 12 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 170,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2024
Mileage
170,081 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 GXF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2024
Latest MOT test
20 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 GXF was last recorded at 170,081 miles on 20 May 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,078 miles · 4 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 170,081 miles
  • 2021 – 168,184 miles
  • 2020 – 161,985 miles
  • 2019 – 154,589 miles
  • 2018 – 151,336 miles
  • 2017 – 148,010 miles
  • 2016 – 143,439 miles
  • 2015 – 117,014 miles
  • 2014 – 100,630 miles
  • 2013 – 87,334 miles
  • 2012 – 80,085 miles
  • 2011 – 74,321 miles
  • 2010 – 68,736 miles
  • 2009 – 61,650 miles
  • 2008 – 51,957 miles
  • 2007 – 40,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,081 miles
  • 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam images poor
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,081 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    170,081 miles
    Test number
    309672623589
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam images poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail170,078 miles (+1,894)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,078 miles
    Test number
    897036289734
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass168,184 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    168,184 miles
    Test number
    211315487000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  4. Fail168,184 miles (+6,199)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,184 miles
    Test number
    744169819373
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  5. Pass161,985 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    161,985 miles
    Test number
    779397590398
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail161,984 miles (+7,395)2 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,984 miles
    Test number
    670609258018
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass154,589 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    154,589 miles
    Test number
    847117269861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail154,589 miles (+3,253)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,589 miles
    Test number
    867865488127
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass151,336 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    151,336 miles
    Test number
    892168444213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

  10. Fail151,336 miles (+3,326)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,336 miles
    Test number
    914062714301
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

  11. Pass148,010 miles (+4,571)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    148,010 miles
    Test number
    116247829952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass143,439 miles (+26,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    143,439 miles
    Test number
    985805589102
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting down

  13. Pass117,014 miles (+16,384)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    117,014 miles
    Test number
    480216104877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,630 miles (+13,296)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    100,630 miles
    Test number
    739099724303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    87,334 miles
    Test number
    646198833385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,334 miles (+7,249)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,334 miles
    Test number
    768657733398
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass80,085 miles (+5,764)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,085 miles
    Test number
    415004232432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,321 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    74,321 miles
    Test number
    176862721307
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc outer face pitted & corroded
    • NoteRear brake disc faces rusting up

  19. Fail74,321 miles (+5,585)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,321 miles
    Test number
    387012621323
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres generally low - o/s/f has outer sidewall damage
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc outer face pitted & corroded
    • NoteRear brake disc faces rusting up

  20. Pass68,736 miles (+7,086)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    68,736 miles
    Test number
    424189510310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    61,650 miles
    Test number
    113877919345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,650 miles (+9,693)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,650 miles
    Test number
    281636819350
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteRear pads and discs worn

  23. Pass51,957 miles (+11,033)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    51,957 miles
    Test number
    713593328306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

  24. Pass40,924 miles (+9,721)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    40,924 miles
    Test number
    434595147473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,203 miles
    Test number
    561280017060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE53 GXF

Does LE53 GXF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE53 GXF expired on 19 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE53 GXF?
The MOT on LE53 GXF expired on 19 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE53 GXF done?
LE53 GXF was recorded at 170,081 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2023, an average of 8,491 miles a year.
Has LE53 GXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 GXF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LE53 GXF 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 LE53 GXF find?
LE53 GXF passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2023 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; headlamp beam images poor, and 3 more.

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