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BL07 RLU

2007 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,001 mi
Last recorded173,001 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Legacy87,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 RLU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 173,001 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 173,001 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 164,417 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 157,436 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 157,433 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 149,176 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 149,119 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 146,734 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 146,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 135,354 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 135,298 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both 2mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 120,793 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 100,606 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 82,599 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 May 2015 82,596 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,835 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,919 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 35,908 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 27,993 miles

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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BL07 RLU is a 2007 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 87,409 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 BL07 RLU, 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 19 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL07 RLU is a 2007 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 August 2007.

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