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White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

R448 YTFMOT history

R448 YTF is a white petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 1 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 156,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
156,158 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R448 YTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R448 YTF was last recorded at 156,158 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 1,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,968 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,190 miles
Average per year
4,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,158 miles
  • 2025 – 154,968 miles
  • 2024 – 152,823 miles
  • 2023 – 150,144 miles
  • 2022 – 145,111 miles
  • 2021 – 142,406 miles
  • 2018 – 142,405 miles
  • 2016 – 137,840 miles
  • 2015 – 132,846 miles
  • 2014 – 130,007 miles
  • 2013 – 126,471 miles
  • 2012 – 116,465 miles
  • 2011 – 101,230 miles
  • 2010 – 87,596 miles
  • 2008 – 70,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,158 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,158 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    156,158 miles
    Test number
    682716334321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass154,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    154,968 miles
    Test number
    352912054465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail154,968 miles (+2,145)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,968 miles
    Test number
    828223918959
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,823 miles (+2,679)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    152,823 miles
    Test number
    986790206278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,144 miles (+5,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    150,144 miles
    Test number
    782935692641
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass145,111 miles (+2,705)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    145,111 miles
    Test number
    479994136804
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished with small pin hole`s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes slight wear in all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp pattern`s weak due to poor lens
    • AdvisorySteering rack slight play in knuckles

  7. Pass142,406 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    142,406 miles
    Test number
    313054226459
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail142,406 miles (+1)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,406 miles
    Test number
    844106311156
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail142,405 miles (+4,565)13 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,405 miles
    Test number
    676589431258
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dull (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted.

  10. Pass137,840 miles (+100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    137,840 miles
    Test number
    854596156568
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail137,740 miles (+4,894)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,740 miles
    Test number
    614750686960
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass132,846 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    132,846 miles
    Test number
    305189465065
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail132,846 miles (+2,839)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,846 miles
    Test number
    486769565002
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass130,007 miles (+50)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    130,007 miles
    Test number
    299056784095
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges.

  15. Fail129,957 miles (+3,486)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,957 miles
    Test number
    936120684014
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges.

  16. Pass126,471 miles (+10,006)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    126,471 miles
    Test number
    209339373052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing noisey

  17. Pass116,465 miles (+15,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    116,465 miles
    Test number
    507230292037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

  18. Pass101,230 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    101,230 miles
    Test number
    728534531048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail101,213 miles (+13,617)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,213 miles
    Test number
    707603431083
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass87,596 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    87,596 miles
    Test number
    130935630020
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail87,596 miles (+17,494)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,596 miles
    Test number
    670995330066
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass70,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    70,102 miles
    Test number
    534219368289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,093 km4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,093 km
    Test number
    853048068259
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Questions about R448 YTF

Does R448 YTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R448 YTF is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R448 YTF?
The MOT on R448 YTF is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R448 YTF done?
R448 YTF was recorded at 156,158 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 4,793 miles a year.
Has R448 YTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R448 YTF has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on R448 YTF 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 R448 YTF find?
R448 YTF passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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