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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,457 cc

Y878 YBKMOT history

Y878 YBK is a blue petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 2 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 150,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2025
Mileage
150,995 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 YBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y878 YBK was last recorded at 150,995 miles on 13 Feb 2025, 3,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,333 miles · 9 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,662 miles
Average per year
3,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,995 miles
  • 2024 – 147,333 miles
  • 2023 – 142,667 miles
  • 2022 – 134,853 miles
  • 2020 – 134,413 miles
  • 2019 – 133,191 miles
  • 2018 – 131,804 miles
  • 2017 – 129,999 miles
  • 2016 – 127,257 miles
  • 2015 – 125,044 miles
  • 2014 – 123,394 miles
  • 2013 – 120,914 miles
  • 2012 – 118,265 miles
  • 2011 – 115,176 miles
  • 2010 – 113,447 miles
  • 2009 – 108,886 miles
  • 2008 – 101,664 miles
  • 2007 – 93,511 miles
  • 2006 – 77,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail150,995 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insecure
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken exhaust still secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • All front exhaust heat shields loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail150,995 miles (+3,662)8 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,995 miles
    Test number
    320614008493
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass147,333 miles (+37)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    147,333 miles
    Test number
    793644635586
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail147,296 miles (+4,629)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,296 miles
    Test number
    800646322423
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass142,667 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,667 miles
    Test number
    849133848802
    • AdvisoryAll front exhaust heat shields loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail142,663 miles (+7,810)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,663 miles
    Test number
    912674189740
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Catch seized (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning Drive belt loose (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll front exhaust heat shields loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass134,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    134,853 miles
    Test number
    530079074702
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail134,853 miles (+440)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,853 miles
    Test number
    821178505508
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass134,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    134,413 miles
    Test number
    950984275100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail134,413 miles (+1,222)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,413 miles
    Test number
    294477348200
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass133,191 miles (+1,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,191 miles
    Test number
    285155863726
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass131,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    131,804 miles
    Test number
    110290562819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail131,804 miles (+1,805)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,804 miles
    Test number
    554452136762
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass129,999 miles (+2,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    129,999 miles
    Test number
    520227916211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass127,257 miles (+2,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    127,257 miles
    Test number
    276065626808
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass125,044 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    125,044 miles
    Test number
    887919980773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass123,394 miles (+2,480)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    123,394 miles
    Test number
    336890084272
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken

  17. Pass120,914 miles (+2,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    120,914 miles
    Test number
    977284483202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass118,265 miles (+3,089)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    118,265 miles
    Test number
    839845172227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass115,176 miles (+1,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    115,176 miles
    Test number
    185832971231
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass113,447 miles (+4,561)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    113,447 miles
    Test number
    991403970271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished and splitting

  21. Pass108,886 miles (+347)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    108,886 miles
    Test number
    674486179206
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteCorrosion to front/rear suspension componants
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges

  22. Fail108,539 miles (+6,875)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,539 miles
    Test number
    191098149286
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteCorrosion to front/rear suspension componants
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges

  23. Pass101,664 miles (+8,153)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    101,664 miles
    Test number
    144171968276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass93,511 miles (+15,757)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    93,511 miles
    Test number
    292275127469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass77,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    77,754 miles
    Test number
    244166236482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 YBK

Does Y878 YBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y878 YBK expired on 8 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y878 YBK?
The MOT on Y878 YBK expired on 8 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y878 YBK done?
Y878 YBK was recorded at 150,995 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2025, an average of 3,906 miles a year.
Has Y878 YBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 YBK has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y878 YBK 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 Y878 YBK find?
Y878 YBK failed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2025 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear direction indicator incorrect colour, and 15 more.

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