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EY57 XCB

2007 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,839 mi
Last recorded139,839 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Subaru Legacy87,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 XCB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 139,839 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 139,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 137,857 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 137,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 135,627 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 135,615 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 134,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 130,082 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 130,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 125,300 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 123,494 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 113,593 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 112,781 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 98,987 miles

automatic gearbox sump badly leaking oil

Fail 15 Oct 2013 98,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

automatic gearbox sump badly leaking oil

Pass 26 Oct 2012 82,931 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 64,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 45,600 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 45,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside 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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EY57 XCB is a 2007 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EY57 XCB, 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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EY57 XCB is a 2007 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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