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HY07 JSU

2007 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,366 mi
Last recorded148,366 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Legacy87,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 JSU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 148,366 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 148,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 142,265 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 134,738 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Fail 7 Nov 2023 134,735 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 31 Oct 2022 116,832 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 115,941 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 96,782 miles

rust underside

Pass 18 Sep 2020 96,180 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 96,178 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 95,362 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 95,360 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid/rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 94,190 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 92,990 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 91,815 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 89,933 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 87,979 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 85,028 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 83,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 83,531 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 83,531 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 75,732 miles

o/s and n/s front wiper blades split

o/s and n/s rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Apr 2010 7,532 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake pads low

o/s md n/s wiper blades split

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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HY07 JSU is a 2007 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HY07 JSU, 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 HY07 JSU registered?

HY07 JSU is a 2007 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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