
Subaru Legacy
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,457 cc
Y274 HCAMOT history
Y274 HCA is a silver petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 206,729 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 206,729 mi
- At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,006 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y274 HCA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Legacy
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,457 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 5 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y274 HCA was last recorded at 206,729 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 6,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 200,334 miles · 8 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,395 miles
- Average per year
- 7,006 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 206,729 miles
- 2025 – 200,334 miles
- 2024 – 187,813 miles
- 2023 – 177,265 miles
- 2022 – 170,577 miles
- 2021 – 163,667 miles
- 2020 – 154,983 miles
- 2019 – 152,023 miles
- 2018 – 149,239 miles
- 2017 – 146,495 miles
- 2016 – 145,720 miles
- 2015 – 143,136 miles
- 2014 – 136,693 miles
- 2013 – 129,370 miles
- 2012 – 126,129 miles
- 2011 – 120,925 miles
- 2010 – 108,603 miles
- 2009 – 97,497 miles
- 2008 – 88,347 miles
- 2007 – 78,636 miles
- 2006 – 64,200 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly insecure, but unlikely to become detachedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
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.
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Fuel hose deteriorated Filler pipe
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010
Parking brake still has little reserve travel, braking system may need adjustment or repair
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
29 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass206,729 miles (+6,395)3 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 206,729 miles
- Test number
- 427238868891
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly insecure, but unlikely to become detached
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass200,334 miles (+376)3 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 200,334 miles
- Test number
- 867660531107
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly insecure, but unlikely to become detached
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated Filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake still has little reserve travel, braking system may need adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail199,958 miles (+12,145)2 dangerous4 major1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,958 miles
- Test number
- 533928071563
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly insecure, but unlikely to become detached
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated Filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake still has little reserve travel, braking system may need adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass187,813 miles (+10,548)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 187,813 miles
- Test number
- 461981554692
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly insecure, but unlikely to become detached
- AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated Filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel. braking system may need adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass177,265 miles (+6,688)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 177,265 miles
- Test number
- 832776936571
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to fuel filler neck
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to centre connection (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe and suspension components heavily corroded.
Pass170,577 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 170,577 miles
- Test number
- 768019876619
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail170,577 miles (+6,910)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,577 miles
- Test number
- 978152022176
- Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass163,667 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 163,667 miles
- Test number
- 382987355336
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail163,667 miles (+8,684)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,667 miles
- Test number
- 372141242970
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass154,983 miles (+2,960)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 154,983 miles
- Test number
- 225034850223
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass152,023 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 152,023 miles
- Test number
- 957053267886
- AdvisoryNearside front inner cv boot deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail152,023 miles (+2,784)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,023 miles
- Test number
- 499294421082
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside front inner cv boot deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,239 miles (+2,744)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 149,239 miles
- Test number
- 704541331103
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,495 miles (+775)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 146,495 miles
- Test number
- 106257438354
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded center and rear
Pass145,720 miles (+2,584)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 145,720 miles
- Test number
- 774526003202
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear and centre exhaust sections corroded
Pass143,136 miles (+6,443)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 143,136 miles
- Test number
- 727039015299
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass136,693 miles (+164)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 136,693 miles
- Test number
- 769603234260
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNearside and offside rear brake discs slightly pitted
Fail136,529 miles (+7,159)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,529 miles
- Test number
- 158687524260
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Inner 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 fractured (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNearside and offside rear brake discs slightly pitted
Pass129,370 miles (+3,241)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 129,370 miles
- Test number
- 108441023212
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside front outer disc brake pitted
Pass126,129 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 126,129 miles
- Test number
- 335853922288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust backbox outer casing corroded
- NoteOil leak
Fail126,129 miles (+5,204)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,129 miles
- Test number
- 859313322255
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust backbox outer casing corroded
- NoteOil leak
Pass120,925 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 120,925 miles
- Test number
- 735364421289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail120,924 miles (+12,321)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,924 miles
- Test number
- 398864221212
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass108,603 miles (+113)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 108,603 miles
- Test number
- 381103640479
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOffside front headlight image could be better
Fail108,490 miles (+10,993)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,490 miles
- Test number
- 242438430233
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOffside front headlight image could be better
Pass97,497 miles (+9,150)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 97,497 miles
- Test number
- 331405329466
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOffside headlight image could be better.
Pass88,347 miles (+9,711)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 88,347 miles
- Test number
- 882441748293
- NoteFront brake pads getting low
Pass78,636 miles (+14,436)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 78,636 miles
- Test number
- 692320357221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,200 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 64,200 miles
- Test number
- 740028136175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y274 HCA
- Does Y274 HCA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y274 HCA is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y274 HCA?
- The MOT on Y274 HCA is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y274 HCA done?
- Y274 HCA was recorded at 206,729 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 7,006 miles a year.
- Has Y274 HCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y274 HCA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y274 HCA 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 Y274 HCA find?
- Y274 HCA passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 13 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 13 more.
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