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LW53 ZHJ

2015 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,694 mi
Last recorded133,694 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2015 Subaru Legacy103,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 ZHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2024 133,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake lever fault

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2023 133,661 miles

Coolant leak at top of radiator

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 120,492 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 109,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 101,270 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 101,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR BRAKE PADS THIN ADVISE WHEEL OFF CHECK ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 92,120 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 83,308 miles

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

Sill covers and Undertrays fitted

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N s f and o s f perrishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N s f and o s f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 69,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2017 69,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 65,464 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N s f and o s f rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 58,785 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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LW53 ZHJ is a 2015 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 103,551 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 LW53 ZHJ, 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 11 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LW53 ZHJ is a 2015 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 October 2015.

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