Subaru Legacy
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,000 cc
S54 APJMOT history
S54 APJ is a black petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 11 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2023 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 145,207 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 145,207 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 11 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,562 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S54 APJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Legacy
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 11 Feb 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S54 APJ was last recorded at 145,207 miles on 9 Jun 2022, 7,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 138,064 miles · 17 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 7,143 miles
- Average per year
- 7,562 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 145,207 miles
- 2021 – 138,064 miles
- 2019 – 120,100 miles
- 2018 – 109,189 miles
- 2017 – 93,361 miles
- 2016 – 78,620 miles
- 2015 – 78,318 miles
- 2014 – 77,617 miles
- 2013 – 72,450 miles
- 2012 – 66,527 miles
- 2011 – 60,270 miles
- 2010 – 53,014 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,207 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) also free play at wheel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
18 tests since 31 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,207 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 145,207 miles
- Test number
- 767146092853
- AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) also free play at wheel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail145,207 miles (+7,143)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,207 miles
- Test number
- 537071014981
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) also free play at wheel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass138,064 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 138,064 miles
- Test number
- 179785261206
- AdvisoryOffside Front also nearside rear inner cv gaitor leaking
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail138,064 miles (+17,964)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,064 miles
- Test number
- 215979832161
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front also nearside rear inner cv gaitor leaking
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass120,100 miles (+10,911)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 120,100 miles
- Test number
- 438981475137
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass109,189 miles (+146)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 109,189 miles
- Test number
- 564955173076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,043 miles (+15,682)10 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,043 miles
- Test number
- 694435825857
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass93,361 miles (+14,741)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 93,361 miles
- Test number
- 826572528274
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront tyres close to legal limit
- AdvisoryNearside steering rack gaiter deteriorated
Pass78,620 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 78,620 miles
- Test number
- 383300712777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,617 miles (+299)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,617 miles
- Test number
- 166069711092
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fail78,318 miles (+701)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,318 miles
- Test number
- 557742116770
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass77,617 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 77,617 miles
- Test number
- 445329984196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,594 miles (+5,144)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,594 miles
- Test number
- 325325984157
- 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 Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
- NoteNearside rear shock bush starting to split
Pass72,450 miles (+5,923)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 72,450 miles
- Test number
- 179205693419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,527 miles (+6,257)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 66,527 miles
- Test number
- 446884772073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,270 miles (+7,256)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 60,270 miles
- Test number
- 135371081070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,014 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 53,014 miles
- Test number
- 454620790027
- NoteSTRONGLY ADVICED : Disc pads all round at minumum acceptable thickness for MOT standarts at the time of the test. Engine problem: Intemitten cut out at idle speed
Fail53,014 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,014 miles
- Test number
- 952940590094
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteSTRONGLY ADVICED : Disc pads all round at minumum acceptable thickness for MOT standarts at the time of the test. Engine problem: Intemitten cut out at idle speed
Questions about S54 APJ
- Does S54 APJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S54 APJ expired on 8 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S54 APJ?
- The MOT on S54 APJ expired on 8 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S54 APJ done?
- S54 APJ was recorded at 145,207 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2022, an average of 7,562 miles a year.
- Has S54 APJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S54 APJ has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on S54 APJ 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 S54 APJ find?
- S54 APJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2022 with 4 advisories: front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s) also free play at wheel; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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