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FD08 ZVE

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,939 mi
Last recorded102,939 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 ZVE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 102,939 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers

Pass 7 Jan 2025 100,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 93,809 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 89,327 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 89,326 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 88,755 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 86,813 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 86,756 miles

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

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 82,884 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears covered in waxoyl or other material (1.1.11 (c))

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 27 Nov 2018 78,471 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 26 Nov 2018 78,469 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to first hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 6 Dec 2017 73,556 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 7 Dec 2016 68,435 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 61,735 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 53,283 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 45,394 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,266 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 30,182 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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FD08 ZVE is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FD08 ZVE, 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 FD08 ZVE registered?

FD08 ZVE is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is FD08 ZVE safe to buy?

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