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JLB 43

2007 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,315 mi
Last recorded109,315 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Legacy87,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLB 43
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 109,315 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 109,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 105,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust flanges corroded, gas tight at time of test

plastic trims fitted to sills at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2024 100,574 miles

Front exhaust flanges corroded thin

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding flexi (before caliper flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding flexi (before caliper flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2023 96,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flexi (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust flanges corded thin

Pass 25 Apr 2022 92,416 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 87,409 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2020 83,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section and flanges corroded thin (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 78,356 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 78,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 71,605 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 65,480 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 59,903 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 53,662 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,186 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 44,992 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,108 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 31,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,699 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 23,335 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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JLB 43 is a 2007 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JLB 43, 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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JLB 43 is a 2007 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 May 2007.

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