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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,000 cc

LS53 YWLMOT history

LS53 YWL is a blue petrol Subaru Outback first used on 12 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2025
Mileage
97,258 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Outback
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YWL was last recorded at 97,258 miles on 10 Dec 2024, 4,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,997 miles · 7 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
4,261 miles
Average per year
4,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,258 miles
  • 2023 – 92,997 miles
  • 2022 – 90,185 miles
  • 2021 – 87,768 miles
  • 2020 – 83,647 miles
  • 2019 – 79,867 miles
  • 2018 – 75,851 miles
  • 2017 – 73,192 miles
  • 2016 – 68,783 miles
  • 2015 – 65,400 miles
  • 2014 – 63,108 miles
  • 2013 – 60,084 miles
  • 2012 – 55,785 miles
  • 2011 – 53,415 miles
  • 2010 – 48,402 miles
  • 2009 – 41,157 miles
  • 2008 – 33,132 miles
  • 2007 – 23,063 miles
  • 2006 – 17,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,258 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,258 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    97,258 miles
    Test number
    936327666400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail97,258 miles (+4,261)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,258 miles
    Test number
    406105044268
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass92,997 miles (+2,812)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    92,997 miles
    Test number
    566768973128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,185 miles (+2,417)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,185 miles
    Test number
    144645895224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,768 miles (+4,121)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,768 miles
    Test number
    470637252659
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass83,647 miles (+3,780)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,647 miles
    Test number
    288170128737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,867 miles (+4,016)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,867 miles
    Test number
    773277188024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,851 miles (+2,659)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,851 miles
    Test number
    641790055720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    73,192 miles
    Test number
    578035170602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,192 miles (+4,409)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,192 miles
    Test number
    873379902631
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass68,783 miles (+3,383)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    68,783 miles
    Test number
    773737011666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,400 miles (+2,292)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,400 miles
    Test number
    930799762233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,108 miles
    Test number
    416222844386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,108 miles (+3,024)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,108 miles
    Test number
    846942044353
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
  15. Pass60,084 miles (+4,299)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,084 miles
    Test number
    778113143362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,785 miles (+2,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,785 miles
    Test number
    575239232370
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass53,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    53,415 miles
    Test number
    616730441314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,415 miles (+5,013)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,415 miles
    Test number
    167500041314
    • DangerousNearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  19. Fail48,402 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,402 miles
    Test number
    204243120301
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass48,402 miles (+7,245)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,402 miles
    Test number
    371023020309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    41,157 miles
    Test number
    522065449377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,157 miles (+8,025)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,157 miles
    Test number
    564115249353
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  23. Pass33,132 miles (+10,069)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,132 miles
    Test number
    772064848330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,063 miles (+5,736)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    23,063 miles
    Test number
    532372847364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    17,327 miles
    Test number
    153843346319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail17,322 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,322 miles
    Test number
    401713346469
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about LS53 YWL

Does LS53 YWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 YWL expired on 12 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YWL?
The MOT on LS53 YWL expired on 12 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 YWL done?
LS53 YWL was recorded at 97,258 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2024, an average of 4,440 miles a year.
Has LS53 YWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YWL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 YWL 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 LS53 YWL find?
LS53 YWL passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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