Subaru
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc
S73 YDAMOT history
S73 YDA is a black petrol Subaru first used on 2 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 257,949 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 257,949 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,638 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S73 YDA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 2 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S73 YDA was last recorded at 257,949 miles on 2 Sept 2025, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 257,923 miles · 6 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 26 miles
- Average per year
- 7,638 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 257,949 miles
- 2023 – 256,951 miles
- 2022 – 252,495 miles
- 2021 – 252,495 miles
- 2018 – 245,187 miles
- 2015 – 233,692 miles
- 2014 – 222,279 miles
- 2013 – 216,258 miles
- 2012 – 212,817 miles
- 2011 – 208,788 miles
- 2010 – 195,920 miles
- 2009 – 178,440 miles
- 2008 – 159,836 miles
- 2007 – 143,441 miles
- 2006 – 122,888 miles
- 2005 – 106,360 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass257,949 miles
- AdvisoryAge related corrosion on suspension componentsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass257,949 miles (+26)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 257,949 miles
- Test number
- 921763238403
- AdvisoryAge related corrosion on suspension components
Fail257,923 miles (+972)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 257,923 miles
- Test number
- 338560583353
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass256,951 miles (+31)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 256,951 miles
- Test number
- 753006777253
- MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAge related corrosion on suspension components
Fail256,920 miles (+4,425)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,920 miles
- Test number
- 132861831553
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAge related corrosion on suspension components
Pass252,495 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 252,495 miles
- Test number
- 658873908343
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail252,495 miles (+7,308)12 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 252,495 miles
- Test number
- 352022438128
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass245,187 miles (+11,495)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 245,187 miles
- Test number
- 389744433320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass233,692 miles (+11,413)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 233,692 miles
- Test number
- 636733629575
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass222,279 miles (+6,021)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 222,279 miles
- Test number
- 838639864234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass216,258 miles (+3,441)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 216,258 miles
- Test number
- 379846593220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass212,817 miles (+4,029)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 212,817 miles
- Test number
- 467750202304
- NoteFront to rear metal brake pipes corroded
Pass208,788 miles (+12,868)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 208,788 miles
- Test number
- 916149291222
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass195,920 miles (+17,480)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 195,920 miles
- Test number
- 361179680427
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass178,440 miles (+18,604)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 178,440 miles
- Test number
- 851115499250
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass159,836 miles (+16,395)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 159,836 miles
- Test number
- 510309188269
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass143,441 miles (+20,553)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 143,441 miles
- Test number
- 430846397268
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass122,888 miles (+16,528)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 122,888 miles
- Test number
- 283633996234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,360 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 106,360 miles
- Test number
- 592111405396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S73 YDA
- Does S73 YDA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S73 YDA expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S73 YDA?
- The MOT on S73 YDA expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S73 YDA done?
- S73 YDA was recorded at 257,949 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2025, an average of 7,638 miles a year.
- Has S73 YDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S73 YDA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on S73 YDA 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 S73 YDA find?
- S73 YDA passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: age related corrosion on suspension components.
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