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EA08 ZYS

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,100 mi
Last recorded86,100 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 ZYS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 86,100 miles

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

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

vech has been undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2025 84,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 84,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 83,160 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 83,152 miles

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

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

EML on

Pass 8 Jun 2023 81,708 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 79,985 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 71,709 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 71,683 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working lamp cracked (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 58,909 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 57,606 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2019 57,606 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2018 54,778 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 53,518 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 52,006 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 51,145 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 50,428 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear brake discs corroded within the limit.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 50,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear brake discs corroded within the limit.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,953 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 39,135 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 29,487 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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EA08 ZYS is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 87,893 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA08 ZYS, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EA08 ZYS registered?

EA08 ZYS is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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