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Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,994 cc

S53 CPDMOT history

S53 CPD is a silver petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 158,798 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
158,798 km
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
401 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S53 CPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S53 CPD was last recorded at 158,798 km on 17 Dec 2025, 421 km more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,377 km · 14 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
421 km
Average per year
401 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,798 km
  • 2022 – 158,377 km
  • 2021 – 157,050 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,798 km

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,798 km (+421)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    158,798 km
    Test number
    281937227601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,377 km (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    158,377 km
    Test number
    692708138925
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  3. Fail158,371 km (+16)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,371 km
    Test number
    152593343847
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered in underseal

  4. Fail158,355 km (+1,305)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,355 km
    Test number
    939481983419
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass157,050 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    157,050 km
    Test number
    985627245206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass149,593 miles (+8,451)2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    149,593 miles
    Test number
    717940114400
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body panel slightly loose Side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass141,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    141,142 miles
    Test number
    143370970345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail141,142 miles (+6,423)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,142 miles
    Test number
    514639638966
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  9. Pass134,719 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    134,719 miles
    Test number
    775540195111
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAdvise all 4 tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sholder

  10. Fail134,719 miles (+2,780)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,719 miles
    Test number
    626568285163
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAdvise all 4 tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sholder

  11. Pass131,939 miles (+14)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    131,939 miles
    Test number
    437871574154
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs coroded

  12. Fail131,925 miles (+292)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,925 miles
    Test number
    575130874134
    • 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)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs coroded

  13. Pass131,633 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    131,633 miles
    Test number
    557223933199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail131,550 miles (+5,116)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,550 miles
    Test number
    356271573065
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteEML light on
    • NoteNear side rear wheel damaged

  15. Pass126,434 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    126,434 miles
    Test number
    547160482029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail126,430 miles (+12,695)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,430 miles
    Test number
    145935672433
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail113,735 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,735 miles
    Test number
    302585480274
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

  18. Pass113,735 miles (+12,050)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    113,735 miles
    Test number
    334525980421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass101,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    101,685 miles
    Test number
    291813679213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S53 CPD

Does S53 CPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S53 CPD is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S53 CPD?
The MOT on S53 CPD is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S53 CPD done?
S53 CPD was recorded at 158,798 km at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 401 km a year.
Has S53 CPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S53 CPD has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S53 CPD 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 S53 CPD find?
S53 CPD passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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