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FN57 OFE

2007 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

161,150 mi
Last recorded161,150 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Legacy87,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 OFE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 161,150 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 161,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 153,873 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 153,873 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 147,245 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 138,818 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 132,271 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 125,680 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 125,609 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front due to adjustment link broken on suspension (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached excessively corroded and holed spring base plate (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 120,898 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 120,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 113,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front height sensor bracket noted to be broken

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 102,882 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 'Y' piece blowing slightly. (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 102,882 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 'Y' piece blowing slightly. (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 91,123 miles

Advise all four tyres have cracks in there tread pattern

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 91,084 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 89,814 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 85,226 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

advise front inner pads worn

Pass 5 Sep 2012 71,398 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,959 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,246 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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FN57 OFE is a 2007 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FN57 OFE, 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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What year was FN57 OFE registered?

FN57 OFE is a 2007 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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