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HY07 VTZ

2007 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

166,398 mi
Last recorded166,398 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Legacy87,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 VTZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 166,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside and nearside front chassis legs and lower radiator supports are corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2025 163,953 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 163,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 161,302 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 156,626 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 152,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 152,392 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 148,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 147,880 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 147,874 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 136,274 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Nail in N/S/R tyre

O/S/F fog lamp lens broken

Rear diff carrier O/S Fluid filled mounting bush leaking

Fail 19 Feb 2019 136,274 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Nail in N/S/R tyre

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

O/S/F fog lamp lens broken

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

Rear diff carrier O/S Fluid filled mounting bush leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2018 123,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 115,963 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2017 115,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 108,975 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 92,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 20 Feb 2014 84,406 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2014 84,345 miles

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 74,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,915 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 50,302 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 40,080 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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HY07 VTZ is a 2007 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc 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 VTZ, 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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HY07 VTZ is a 2007 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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