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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,000 cc

T657 BDVMOT history

T657 BDV is a silver petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 1 Jan 2009. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 128,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2026
Mileage
128,873 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T657 BDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T657 BDV was last recorded at 128,873 miles on 14 Mar 2025, 127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,746 miles · 31 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
127 miles
Average per year
2,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,873 miles
  • 2020 – 128,746 miles
  • 2019 – 127,034 miles
  • 2018 – 121,901 miles
  • 2017 – 118,917 miles
  • 2016 – 117,096 miles
  • 2015 – 109,685 miles
  • 2014 – 103,664 miles
  • 2013 – 97,778 miles
  • 2011 – 89,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,873 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Inner cv boot torn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit damage on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,873 miles (+127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    128,873 miles
    Test number
    317338402948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,746 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,746 miles
    Test number
    751693805604
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail128,725 miles (+1,691)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,725 miles
    Test number
    174634929407
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides also other suspension parts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass127,034 miles (+5,133)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,034 miles
    Test number
    631407343214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on rock test please keep checked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking to max limit very near to cords advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes at side of fuel tank corroded to max limit please keep checked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass121,901 miles (+2,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    121,901 miles
    Test number
    323370730787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush please keep checked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes at side of fuel tank please keep checked (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass118,917 miles (+1,821)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    118,917 miles
    Test number
    531357912136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,096 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    117,096 miles
    Test number
    512619149585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner cv boot torn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit damage on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail117,093 miles (+7,408)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,093 miles
    Test number
    535414065292
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner cv boot torn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit damage on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass109,685 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    109,685 miles
    Test number
    588398771079
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside inner cv gaiter deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside inner track rod end ball joint slight play

  10. Fail109,685 miles (+6,021)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,685 miles
    Test number
    505331154768
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass103,664 miles (+5,886)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    103,664 miles
    Test number
    555364874245
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass97,778 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    97,778 miles
    Test number
    109274473243
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edge

  13. Fail97,778 miles (+8,056)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,778 miles
    Test number
    265461773201
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureFront brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edge

  14. Pass89,722 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    89,722 miles
    Test number
    655141331223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,718 miles9 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,718 miles
    Test number
    275013011217
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Note(advise) both rear trailing arm bushers spliting and deteriating reccomend replacement
    • Note(advise) front brake discs becoming heavily scored reccomend replement
    • Note(advise) rear brake disc inner surfaces heavily corroded
    • Note(advise) rear differential center bushers split excessivley worn excessivley highly reccomend replacement

  16. Pass86,310 km2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    86,310 km
    Test number
    454495349407
    • AdvisoryLower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  17. Fail86,310 km4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,310 km
    Test number
    480435149439
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryLower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

Questions about T657 BDV

Does T657 BDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T657 BDV expired on 13 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T657 BDV?
The MOT on T657 BDV expired on 13 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T657 BDV done?
T657 BDV was recorded at 128,873 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2025, an average of 2,875 miles a year.
Has T657 BDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T657 BDV has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T657 BDV 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 T657 BDV find?
T657 BDV passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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