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BT07 BZJ

2007 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,792 mi
Last recorded126,792 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Subaru Legacy87,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 BZJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2022 126,792 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Mirror cover damaged/missing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 120,295 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 117,164 miles

rear discs corroding

wet test

Pass 3 Oct 2019 112,310 miles

Front Both front fog lights are not working.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear-most bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Inner rack boot has a misting of oil around it. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroded (visible by offside side of fuel tank.) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 112,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Nearside rear exhaust silencer has an excessive leak of gases at its joint with the centre exhaust section. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Centre exhaust section joints to rear-most exhaust silencers appear very corroded/weak.

Front Both front fog lights are not working.

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner CV boots are leaking grease past their outer clips. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear-most bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Inner rack boot has a misting of oil around it. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside rear exhaust silencer has a slight leak of gases at its joint with the centre exhaust section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroded (visible by offside side of fuel tank.) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 104,911 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 104,911 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 96,390 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 96,390 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 88,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2016 88,730 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear 'y' section (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2015 79,649 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 79,649 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 71,035 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 60,489 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 51,668 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2011 44,247 miles

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

Screw in near side rear tyre.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,247 miles

Screw in near side rear tyre.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 34,101 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 34,101 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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BT07 BZJ is a 2007 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT07 BZJ, 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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BT07 BZJ is a 2007 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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