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BA03 WJC

2018 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,266 mi
Last recorded184,266 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2018 Subaru Legacy106,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA03 WJC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 184,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2023 184,265 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 184,264 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Mar 2021 181,230 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 180,353 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 2 Dec 2017 178,714 miles

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 178,705 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high NEARSIDE (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OFFSIDE FRONT (4.1.E.1)

POSSIBLE SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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BA03 WJC is a 2018 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 106,634 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BA03 WJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 8 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BA03 WJC is a 2018 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 2018.

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