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Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 3,000 cc

S3 FCOMOT history

S3 FCO is a grey petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 177,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
177,042 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 FCO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 FCO was last recorded at 177,042 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,030 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
9,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,042 miles
  • 2024 – 166,910 miles
  • 2023 – 152,741 miles
  • 2022 – 139,780 miles
  • 2021 – 126,413 miles
  • 2020 – 126,062 miles
  • 2019 – 116,939 miles
  • 2018 – 106,058 miles
  • 2017 – 99,567 miles
  • 2016 – 87,431 miles
  • 2015 – 76,164 miles
  • 2014 – 61,428 miles
  • 2013 – 51,001 miles
  • 2012 – 39,455 miles
  • 2011 – 33,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,042 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.

  • Exhaust in poor condition

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,042 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    177,042 miles
    Test number
    110213886194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail177,030 miles (+10,120)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,030 miles
    Test number
    547268525871
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass166,910 miles (+14,169)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    166,910 miles
    Test number
    474935486523
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass152,741 miles (+12,961)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    152,741 miles
    Test number
    488237789488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass139,780 miles (+13,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    139,780 miles
    Test number
    465129343074
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust joints badly corroded

  6. Pass126,413 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    126,413 miles
    Test number
    322075719628
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  7. Fail126,413 miles (+351)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,413 miles
    Test number
    525508529906
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  8. Pass126,062 miles (+9,123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    126,062 miles
    Test number
    918279450775
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition

  9. Pass116,939 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,939 miles
    Test number
    787437418489
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  10. Fail116,938 miles (+10,880)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,938 miles
    Test number
    301400149219
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  11. Pass106,058 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,058 miles
    Test number
    875759881615
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail106,057 miles (+6,490)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,057 miles
    Test number
    249237716340
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass99,567 miles (+12,136)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,567 miles
    Test number
    877119093861
    • AdvisoryFront Number plat damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade split

  14. Pass87,431 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,431 miles
    Test number
    333775385073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  15. Fail87,431 miles (+11,267)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,431 miles
    Test number
    690142408547
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  16. Fail76,164 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,164 miles
    Test number
    125470875106
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  17. Pass76,164 miles (+14,736)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,164 miles
    Test number
    359430975108
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  18. Pass61,428 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    61,428 miles
    Test number
    407020454095
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail61,428 miles (+10,427)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,428 miles
    Test number
    858980354019
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass51,001 miles (+11,546)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    51,001 miles
    Test number
    456835433054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,455 miles (+5,865)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    39,455 miles
    Test number
    437512732091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    33,590 miles
    Test number
    396148031098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 FCO

Does S3 FCO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 FCO expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 FCO?
The MOT on S3 FCO expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 FCO done?
S3 FCO was recorded at 177,042 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 9,817 miles a year.
Has S3 FCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 FCO has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 FCO 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 S3 FCO find?
S3 FCO passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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