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MV57 JOA

2007 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,867 mi
Last recorded107,867 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Legacy87,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 JOA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 107,867 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s&o/s (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

n/s&o/s rear shock absorbers corroded

rear axle assembly heavily corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2023 107,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s&o/s (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

n/s&o/s rear shock absorbers corroded

rear axle assembly heavily corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 105,678 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s&o/s (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

rear axle assembly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 98,670 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s&o/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle assembly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 96,461 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s&o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s&o/s (1.1.11 (c))

slight gear oil leak (at n/s front drive shaft)

Pass 25 Sep 2019 89,038 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 89,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 83,749 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 76,569 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 76,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 69,710 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 64,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 64,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 54,989 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 54,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 44,573 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,597 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,014 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 21,321 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Note;- rear wiper blade slightly torn/ slpit & nail in nearside front tyre edge!

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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MV57 JOA is a 2007 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MV57 JOA, 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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MV57 JOA is a 2007 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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