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LW55 AFN

2018 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,751 mi
Last recorded105,751 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Legacy106,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW55 AFN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 105,751 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 105,614 miles

Emissions unable to be completed high co reading, cat appears to be missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 94,463 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 94,146 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 81,593 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 81,240 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 77,825 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four.2154518W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 74,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres 215/45/18w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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LW55 AFN is a 2018 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 106,634 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 LW55 AFN, 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 8 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW55 AFN registered?

LW55 AFN is a 2018 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 April 2018.

Is LW55 AFN safe to buy?

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